Correct Answer: A. Wept, fasted and prayed

Correct Answer: D. Matthew

Correct Answer: C. a stiff-necked people

Correct Answer: D) Joshua defeated the Amorites at Gideon

Explanation

This question is asking which event in the Bible was associated with the sun standing still. The options given are Moses leading Israel across the Red Sea, Jericho falling to the army of Joshua, Noah coming out of the ark, Joshua defeating the Amorites at Gideon, and Moses coming down with the law.

The correct answer is option D, which states that the sun stood still when Joshua defeated the Amorites at Gideon. This event is recorded in the book of Joshua, chapter 10, verses 12-14. Joshua and his army were in battle with the Amorites, and as they fought, Joshua asked God to make the sun stand still so that they could have more time to defeat their enemies. God granted Joshua's request, and the sun stood still in the sky for a whole day, giving Joshua and his army the time they needed to be victorious.

It is important to note that this event is not a scientific phenomenon, but rather a miraculous intervention by God in response to Joshua's prayer. It is also a reminder of God's power and ability to answer prayers in miraculous ways.

To learn more about this event and other miracles in the Bible, please read the relevant sections of the recommended textbooks.

Correct Answer: D. prodigal son

Correct Answer: D. enjoy peace

Explanation

(a) After Saul's death, there was war between his house and the house of David. Abner made himself stronger as he retained the leadership of Saul's army. lshboshet later accused Abner of having gone in to his father's concubine (Rizpah). This irked Abner and he asked whether he had become a dog's head as to be insulted on a matter concerning a woman. He openly defied lshboshet by telling him that he would renounce his allegiance to Saul's house and transfer same to David. Ishboshet was too weak to react to Abner's threat for he feared Abner. Abner however, sent messengers to David.

He asked him to enter into a covenant with him and he would hand over all Israel to him. David said he would consider his offer (see his face) if only he should restore his first wife, Michal. Saul's daughter, to him, after he had suffered so much to get her betrothed to him. David even sent the same order td Ishboshet to restore Michal to him and he had no choice but to comply. Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and called upon them to demonstrate their desire to make David king of all Israel (as God had destined it). With a delegation (of twenty men), he went to David in Hebron and David received thew warmly. Abner assured David that he would gather all Israel to enter into a covenant with him to reign over them. With the agreement sealed, David sent Abner away in peace.

(b) Lessons learnt from the reconciliation between David and Abner are:

(i) David's forgiveness of Abner who had beer waging a protracted war of attrition against him is worthy of emulation.

(ii) In order to make his claim legitimate as king of Israel, David had to reconcile with Michal, Saul's daughter.

(iii) David exercised wisdom by seizing time by the fore-lock; his reconciliation with Abner worked in his favour more than the many apparent victories his army might have registered against Saul's army.

(iv) David's nature was in contrast with Abner's peremptory and unforgiving stance.

(v) Leaders should strive for peace always.

Correct Answer: C. floating on the water

Correct Answer: C. Darius

Correct Answer: C. He fasted and prayed for forgiveness of sins