WAEC - Christian Religious Knowledge Crk (2009 - No. 16)

The punishment of Israel according to the vision of Jeremiah includes all the following except
occupation of the land by foreigners
restoration of their kings and priests
destruction of their flocks and herds
consumption of their harvest by their enemies

Explanation

In Jeremiah 5:15-17, the prophet speaks about God's judgment on Israel for their disobedience. The punishment described includes:

  • A. Occupation of the land by foreigners: Jeremiah prophesies that foreign nations will invade and take over the land of Israel (Jeremiah 5:15).

  • C. Destruction of their flocks and herds: Jeremiah 7:33 speaks of the devastation that will come to their land, including the destruction of their livestock.

  • D. Consumption of their harvest by their enemies: In Jeremiah 5:17, God warns that the enemy will consume the harvest and everything that Israel has worked for.

However, B. restoration of their kings and priests is not part of the punishment. Instead, the punishment involves the removal of leadership and a period of exile (Jeremiah 7:12-15). There is no indication in the vision that their kings and priests would be restored immediately.

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