Correct Answer: C. in the belly of the fish

Correct Answer: B. the sinner may not perish

Correct Answer: A. show that he was the messiah

Explanation

(a) David's hiding place was revealed to Saul by the Ziphites and Saul went with three thousand troops of Israel to seek David in the Wilderness of Ziph. David sent out spies to know if it was true that Saul had come after him. He asked for volunteers to accompany him. At night, David and Abishai went to Saul's camp and found Saul sleeping within the encampment with his spear stuck to the ground. Abishai asked for permission to slay Saul, but David refused because the Lord forbids anyone to kill the Lord's anointed. However, he took Saul's spear and bottle (Jar) of water and went away. No man saw them (David and Abishai) because a deep sleep from the Lord had fallen upon them. From a far distance, David called upon Abner and condemned his incompetence. Saul recognized David's voice. David pleaded his innocence to Saul and Saul repented, saying, I have done wrong; return my son, David for I will no more do you harm. David gave back Saul's spear through one of Saul's men and prayed for Saul. Saul blessed David and they returned to their respective homes.

(b) From the account of how David spared Saul's life, a lot has to be learnt. These include:

(i) Readiness to forgive.

(ii) Recognition / acceptance of our fault

(iii) Respect for authorities

(iv) Respect for God's word / instruction

(v) God protects His own; for instance, He caused sleep upon David's enemies.

Correct Answer: C. Thomas

Correct Answer: B. freewill

Correct Answer: C. encouraged idol worship

Correct Answer: C. pronouncing a curse on him and his generation

Correct Answer: A) Abishai

Explanation

The question is asking which person made the statement God has given your enemy into your hand this day, now, therefore, let me pin him to the earth with one stroke of the spear, and I will not strike him twice to David. The options are Abishai, Abner, Ahimelech, and David's armour bearer.

The correct option is A, Abishai. In 1 Samuel 26:8-9, Abishai said this to David when they came across Saul sleeping in the camp. David had the opportunity to kill Saul but he chose not to, and instead took Saul's spear and water jug as proof that he could have killed him.

This statement by Abishai shows his eagerness to help David defeat his enemy, Saul. It also highlights the importance of mercy and forgiveness, which are values that Christians are encouraged to uphold.

In summary, Abishai made the statement God has given your enemy into your hand this day, now, therefore, let me pin him to the earth with one stroke of the spear, and I will not strike him twice to David. This shows his eagerness to help David defeat Saul, but David chose not to kill Saul, instead opting to show mercy and forgiveness.

Correct Answer: C) Hananiah

Explanation

This Christian Religious Knowledge question is asking about the original name of Shadrach. Shadrach was one of the three Hebrew young men who were thrown into the fiery furnace by King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. From the options given, the correct answer is Option C: Hananiah.

According to the Bible in the book of Daniel chapter 1 verse 6, Shadrach was one of the four youths taken captive by the Babylonians who were given Babylonian names. Hananiah was his original name which means Yahweh has been gracious. The other three youths were Mishael, Azariah and Daniel. They were given Babylonian names Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego respectively.

It is important to note that in the Bible, names were significant and often conveyed a certain meaning or message. For instance, the name Hananiah which means Yahweh has been gracious was a reminder of God's faithfulness to the Hebrews even in captivity.

In conclusion, the correct answer to this question is Option C: Hananiah which was the original name of Shadrach before he was given a Babylonian name.