Herod's arrest of Peter after the execution of James was meant to
CRS
WAEC 2023
Herod's arrest of Peter after the execution of James was meant to
- A. establish Herod as a good and thoughtful King
- B. show his hatred for the disciples of Christ
- C. win the favour and approval of the Jews
- D. hinder the further spread of the gospel
Correct Answer: C. win the favour and approval of the Jews
Explanation
Herod's persecution of the apostles, including the arrest of Peter and the execution of James, was done to win the favour and approval of the Jews. The motive behind Herod's actions was to appease the Jewish authorities and gain political favour with them.
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