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Kings of Israel — KCSE Christian Religious Education

KCSE Christian Religious Education · 60 practice questions · 4 syllabus objectives

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Describe the establishment of the monarchy in Israel under Saul and explain the reasons the Israelites asked for a king

Identify the key achievements and failures of David as king of Israel and state the lessons Christians can learn from his life

Describe the significance of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the Temple; state how Solomon's failures led to the division of the kingdom

Kings of Israel

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State three ways in which Solomon's wisdom was demonstrated during his reign and its significance for Israel. (3 marks)

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He proposed a fair judgement in the case of the two mothers claiming the same baby, showcasing his discernment (1 mk)
He established trade alliances with surrounding nations, boosting Israel's economy (1 mk)
He wrote proverbs and composed songs, contributing to Israel's cultural and spiritual heritage (1 mk)
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State three key achievements of King David during his reign over Israel. (3 marks)

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He united the tribes of Israel into a single kingdom (1 mk)
He established Jerusalem as the capital city (1 mk)
He brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, enhancing the religious life of the nation (1 mk)
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State two factors that led to the establishment of the monarchy in Israel under Saul. (2 marks)

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The threat from the Philistines required centralized military leadership (1 mk)
The Israelites' desire for a visible leader to guide them (1 mk)
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Identify three reasons why the Israelites demanded a king during the time of Samuel. (3 marks)

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