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It was customary in ancient times that a new king ascending the throne would destroy everyone in the household of the former king to prevent any revengeful uprising in the future.
 
  But King David refused to kill the sole remaining heir of his predecessor because David ________.
  A) followed the commandment that one must not kill
  B) had sworn an oath to King Saul's son Jonathan
  C) was the high priest of the Temple as well as the king
  D) did not want to be defiled by incurring guilt
  E) wanted to consecrate himself to God and remain pure

Question 2

Which of the following kings ascended to the throne at the age of eight and reasserted the fundamental religious values that had been neglected by his father?
 
  A) Josiah
  B) Jeroboam
  C) Rehoboam
  D) Absalom
  E) Solomon



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A



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