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LEADERSHIP IN ISRAEL: tHE 12 MIND BLOWING QUESTIONS ABOUT SOLOMON AND ANSWERS

9/11/2022

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LEADERSHIP IN ISRAEL: THE 12 MIND BLOWING QUESTIONS ABOUT SOLOMON AND ANSWERS

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kcse c.r.e - christian religious education questions and answers

1. Explain five achievements of King Solomon.

Successful merchant
Built professional army
Had government officials to assist in ruling
Diplomatic relations by marrying daughters of foreign kings
Wise man
Built the temple
Brought ark of covenant to temple of Jerusalem
Built a palace
Composed 3,000 proverbs and 1,005songs

2. Give five lessons that political leaders can learn from King Solomon.

To pray for Gods wisdom
Not to get drunk with power
Not to enforce labour on others
To avoid immoral marriages
Maintain faith in God
Not to be influenced into evil practices
To develop nations economics

3. State five factors which led to the division of the Kingdom of Israel after the death of King Solomon

Foreign wives -Solomon had married many foreign princesses who bought high places (idols) with them the worship of foreign gods to Israel.
Sol. Worship (idols) -Solomon not only allowed his foreigners wives to worship their gods but also built high places of worship where his wives worshipped their gods. This displeased God.
Solomon broke the covenant with God by disobeying his commands not to worship foreign gods. ( 1 kings 11: 9- 10)
Over taxation -In order to support his harem of wives and court officials, Solomon needed a lot of money and this he got by overtaxing his subjects. This was oppression.
Forced labour -Solomon spent years and a lot of resources building his own palace and the temple, projects made him introduce forced labour in Israel.

KING SOLOMON

4. Explain how King Solomon turned away from the covenant way of life

He married Canaanite wives/foreign wives.
He disobeyed God’s command of not worshipping the Canaanite gods.
He did not observe the brotherhood law (When he taxed the Israelites heavily for the upkeep of the foreign wives.
He disregarded the advice of god’s prophets when he built worship places for false gods.
By signing trade and marriage agreements with his neighbours, hence relying on human beings other than God/ selling of the cities.
He disobeyed the instructions from his father, David that he should rely on God only.
He subjected the Israelites to forced labour/oppression/slavery in the construction of the temple/the place.
He murdered his half-brother (adonija) who he thought would be his rival in power.

5. Identify five ways used by the Israelite Kings to bring people back to God

Destroyed the altars of God (i.e. Asherah poles)
Set examples to the people by repenting their sins when warned by the prophets of heir wrongdoings by worshipping
Killing the priests of Baal e.g. Jehu
Restoring temple worship e.g. David/captured the ark/taking the ark to Jerusalem.
Removal of the covenant/they led the people in renewing their allegiance to Yahweh and the Sinai covenant e.g. Jehu and Josiah they renewed Jewish festivals.
Repaired the temple/they made God’s dwelling place presentable and accorded it its due respect Hezekiah/build a temple e.g. Solomon.
Destroyed the bronze serpent that Moses had made during the exodus for the Israelites had begun worshipping it they burnt incense to it (Hezekiah of Judah 2 Kings 18:3)
They did not form political alliances with neighbouring kings thus demonstrating to the people that God was to be completely trusted.

6. State five reasons why Samuel was opposed to the idea of having a king in Israel 1 Sam 8:6-18

They would be rejecting God as their unseen King/ruler.
Their sons would be recruited forcefully into the army.
There would be forced labour
The people would be enslaved.
The king would grab their land/property/maid/servant.
There would be over-taxation.
They would lose their identity as a covenant people/Idolatry.
Their daughter will be made Mandy in the royal houses.
Hereditary kingship would lead to oppression/dictatorship

7. State the factors that led to failure of David’ successor

They shed innocent blood
They were oppressive in their rule (forced labour/heavy taxation/bribery)
They married foreign wives
They built temples/shrines for idols
They were unfaithful/ dishonest
They did not tell people who God was
They were disobedient to God
They did not rule according to the law of Moses
They did not listen to the prophets
They worshipped both God and idols/syncretism/worshipped idols
They sought alliances with neighboring states instead of relying of God

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8. What are the factors that prevent political leaders form performing their duties efficiently in Kenya today?

Ridicule from members of the society
Inability to live up to the expectations of the electorate/promises made
Women leaders are discriminated against/looked down upon
Lack of training in leadership skills/poor looked down upon
Divisions/conflicts within/between the parties
Lack of adequate forum to meet/address their electorate
Insecurity funds to initiate development projects help their electorate
Differing/conflicting ideologies resulting in divisive decisions
Inadequate funds to initiate development projects help their electorate.
Personal differences
Inadequate infrastructure
Cultural/religious barriers/tribal/ethnic/racial corruption

9. State the achievements of Solomon as King of Israel

He built the temple for the worship of Yahweh
He established trade links with neighboring nations
He built many cities in Israel/ infrastructure
He organized the central government/ improved tax collection/ established a strong army to maintain peace
He established diplomatic links with other countries/ nations
He built a magnificent palace
He composed proverbs songs for the worship of Yahweh/ wrote the book of ecclesiastics
He settled disputes wisely
He installed the Ark of the Covenant in the temple/ dedicated the temple of God.

10. Explain four factors which led to Religious Schism in Israel after the death of King Solomon.

Introduction of foreign gods by the wife of king Ahab
King Ahab allowed his wife to worship their gods which displeased Yahweh.
The building of high places for foreign gods in Israel by King Ahab
Oppression of the Israelites as enforced by King Ahab
Establishment of worshiping places by King Jeroboam in northern Kingdom
Rehoboam’s rejection of the elder’s advice and promising to rule in a harsh way
Long standing internal conflict in the house of King David
Failure of King Solomon to guide his sons

11. Explain four ways in which King David’s successors fulfilled prophet SAMUEL'S reasons against kingship in Israel

Forced labour: Solomon used forced labour in building his palace and temple of God
Grab land: As indicated by Samuel Ahab killed and grabbed Naboths vineyard
Over taxation: King Solomon over taxed his people to meet the expenditure of his royal palace
Lose their identity as covenant people: During the reign of Zedekiah Israel was taken to exile
Hereditary leadership would lead to oppression: Rehoboam, Solomon‘s son promised to double the burden on the people, leading to schism.

12. Four ways in which king Solomon fulfilled Samuel’s prophecy about kingship in Israel

Solomon used forced labour during the construction of his palace and temple
Solomon overtaxed the Israelites to provide for the up keep of the palace and army
He grabbed the property of the Israelites and gave it to his officials
He took the daughters of the Israelites and made them his payments and concubines
He was oppressive in his rule e.g. the killed his half-brother Adonijah
He sold part of Israel land due to debts he had incurred
He allowed his wives to bring the false gods into Israel
His marriage alliances made Israel loose identity us Gods nation

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Lessons modern Christians leaders learn from King David leadership

8/11/2022

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PREVIOUSLY: GIVE SIX LESSONS THAT CHRISTIANS CAN LEARN ABOUT GOD FROM THE RENEWAL OF THE SINAI COVENANT.

Lessons modern Christians leaders learn from King David leadership

To appreciate that authority comes from God
To foster unity in their country.
To protect their states from External aggression.
Acknowledge God in all achievements that they make.
Choose wise advisers counselors in administration.
Respect religious leaders and consult them whenever necessary.
Accept corrections when they make mistakes.
To trust in God.
To obey God’s commandments.
To be brave and courageous.

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State five factors which led to the division of the Kingdom of Israel after the death of King Solomon

7/11/2022

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Factors which led to the division of the kingdom of Israel

Foreign wives - Solomon had married many foreign princesses who bought high places ( idols) with them the worship of foreign gods to Israel.
Sol. Worship ( idols) - Solomon not only allowed his foreigners wives to worship their gods but also built high places of worship where his wives worshipped their gods. This displeased God.
Solomon broke the covenant with God by disobeying his commands not to worship foreign gods. ( 1 kings 11: 9- 10)
Over taxation - In order to support his harem of wives and court officials, Solomon needed a lot of money and this he got by overtaxing his subjects. This was oppression.
Forced labour - Solomon spent years and a lot of resources building his own palace and the temple, projects made him introduce forced labour in Israel.
Kingdom divided redness of Jeroboam - The over- taxation and forced labour made the Israelites dissatisfied with Solomon’s rules. The dissatisfaction among the Israelites found a spokesman in Jeroboam.
After Solon’s death his son Rehoboam succeeded him/ rejection of the advice from the old men

Jeroboam led a delegation of Israelites elders to Rehoboam to ask him to rule them less harshly than his father Solomon. The bitterness of the Northern Kingdom led to the rebellion.
Rehoboam rejected the counsel of the elders who advised him to tell the delegation that he would rule them less harshly than Solomon. The bitterness of the Northern Kingdom led to the rebellion
He listened to the young men who told him to tell the delegation that he would rule them more harshly than his father cared for him/ Rehoboam listened. The readiness of Jeroboam to lead a rebellion/ encouragement from prophet. Elijah to lead the rebellion North
When Rehoboam told the delegation that his rule would be harsher than his father’ they were so angered and the ten northern tribes of Israel rejected him as King and rebelled against him.
The rebellious tribes chose Jeroboam as their king and only the two southern tribes of Judah and Benjamin remained under the Kingship of Rehoboam. The redness of Jeroboam to lead rebellious tribes/ encouragement of Prophet Elijah to lead rebellion tribe.

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Give five lessons that political leaders can learn from King Solomon

19/4/2022

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Give five lessons that political leaders can learn from King Solomon

To pray for Gods wisdom
Not to get drunk with power
Not to enforce labour on others
To avoid immoral marriages
Maintain faith in God
Not to be influenced into evil practices
To develop nations economics

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Outline five reasons given by Samuel against Kingship in Israel

19/4/2022

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reasons given by Samuel against Kingship in Israel

Would be rejection against God as King and leader
In becoming like other nation, Israelites would loose identity
Yahweh would reject them
Israel would become like other nations who did not know Yahweh
King to introduce forced labour
King to grabs land/ vineyards
To be forced to pay high taxes
Daughters to work in royal houses
Sons to be recruited to the army
King to enslave people

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Explain four ways in which women leadership is promoted in the church today

9/11/2021

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Explain four ways in which women leadership is promoted in the church today (8mks)

Ways through which women leadership is promoted in the church today

Providing education for women/sensitizing women on their rights.
Training women on various church ministries.
In some churches, women are ordained as pastors, reverends/elders
Involving them in teaching/preaching the gospel.
Women are appointed as leaders in church organizational/activities e.g Mothers union/giving sacraments/women’s guild/community fellowship.
They take leadership roles in the guidance/counseling of the youth/church members.
The church allows women to initiate manage self help projects for the needy.
They are made in charge of the community based programmes.
Training women in management skill/ key positions/policy makers in the society.

Explain four ways in which women leadership is promoted in the church today

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Give six reasons why some Christians are opposed to women leadership in the church today

9/11/2021

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Give six reasons why some Christians are opposed to women leadership in the church today. (6mks)

Why some Christians are opposed to women leadership in the church today.

The woman was the first to find into sin in the story of Adam and Eve.
According to Old Testament teaching the woman was considered ritually unclean during her monthly flow.
Due to African/Jewish culture influence where women were considered lesser beings.
Due to the misinterpretation of the second account of the creation story where a woman was created after man and therefore belief to be inferior/subordinate to man/misinterpretation of the Bible.
God is referred to as a He (Man) and therefore men are held closer to Him in comparison to women.
In ability to carryout duties continuously due to interruption (e.g) pregnancy, child birth, marital obligations.
In ability to women to work under strenuous conditioning/circumstances.
Basing on St Paul’s teaching where he says that women should be silent in church)1 Cori 14:34-36).
The argument is based on the choosing of the twelve apostles of Jesus where all men were.

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State seven functions of the Temple in Jerusalem at the time of King Solomon.

26/9/2021

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State seven functions of the Temple in Jerusalem at the time of King Solomon.

It was a place of worship/ prayers/ sacrifices.
It was where major festivals were held.
It was used as a treasury/ important objects were kept there/ foreign currency was exchanged there/ sacrificial animals were sold there.
It was a source of unity among the people.
Gave them a sense of security.
It symbolized the presence of God among the people/ the Ark of the Covenant was kept there.
It was where people were taught the law.
It was used as a residence and training centre for religious leaders.
It was a place where religious disputes were settled/ law court/judicial court.
It was a place where religious ceremonies/rites like dedication and purification were performed.

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In what ways can Christian leaders misuse their positions today

25/9/2021

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In what ways can Christian leaders misuse their positions today

Ways in which Christians leaders misuse their positions

Embezzling funds
Misappropriating funds
Practicing nepotism
Misusing spiritual gifts
Discriminating against the needy
Practicing immorality
Imposing their ideas on the congregation

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Give six reasons why the Israelites asked Samuel to appoint a king for them

25/9/2021

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Give six reasons why the Israelites asked Samuel to appoint a king for them

Reasons why the Israelites asked Samuel to appoint a king for them

Samuel, their judge was old
The sons of Samuel had failed as judges of corruption
The Israelites wanted to be like other nations
They wanted a political government with national authority
They wanted a human leader
The sons of Samuel did not have the leadership qualities of their father
Samuel had improved his sons on the Israelites as leaders
They wanted a king who could lead them to war

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Identify seven religious reforms carried out by Josiah in Judah

12/8/2020

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Identify seven religious reforms carried out by Josiah in Judah

He destroyed all the idol and alters that were associated with idolatry in Israel.
He killed all the priests that were associated with idolatry in Israel.
He also drove out all the medium and wizards and remove all the household gods from Jerusalem and Judah.
He held a religious ceremony in which he made Israelites to ridicule their lives to the covenant ways of life i.e they publicly renewed their vows to obey the one true God.
He cleansed the Temple of Jerusalem of all idols.
He reinstated the Passover celebrations as a sign of return to the Lord.
Ordered the repair of the Temple of Jerusalem to make it presentable and worthy of use for worship
He put back the Ark of the Covenant in his place as the focus of Yahweism.
He recognized the roles of Yahwehs’ prophets and priests

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Reasons why Christians build churches

18/4/2020

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Identify five ways in which the government of Kenya supports church leaders in their work

28/11/2019

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Ways in which the government of Kenya supports church leaders in their work.

The government gives financial/material assistance for development.
The government supports church-sponsored institutions.
By setting land aside for construction of church facilities.
The government allows freedom of worship.
By availing facilities to host church workshops/seminars/conferences.
By including CRE in the curriculum.
By employing some of them as Chaplains in education institutions and in the armed forces.
Organizing national prayer days.
Supporting leaders in conducting their charitable services.
Through the development of the infrastructure.
The government has granted permission to the church to operate electronic/media station.
The government recognizes the church calendar. [5x1 = 5 marks]

Identify five ways in which the government of Kenya supports church leaders in their work. (5 marks)

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How did prophet Samuel promote the worship of Yahweh in Israel

22/10/2019

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How did prophet Samuel promote the worship of Yahweh in Israel? (8 marks)

He prayed/interceded for the people.
He mediated between God and the Israelites.
He performed priestly duties/made sacrifices.
He condemned King Saul for disobeying God.
He warned the elders of Israel against demanding for a political King/dangers of rejection.
He condemned King Saul for disobeying God.
He warned the elders of Israel against demanding for a political King/dangers of
He anointed kings over Israel. .
He obeyed God’s command’s /instructions/was exemplary.

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Lessons that modern political leaders in Kenya can learn from King Solomon

8/9/2019

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Lessons that modern political leaders in Kenya can learn from King Solomon

Political leaders should ask for wisdom from God to enable them to rule
They should trust in God / have faith in God / obey God
They should promote the worship of God / support Christian projects
They should rule with justice / fairness / should not oppress their subjects
They should exercise self control / be leaders of integrity
They should have good diplomatic I trading relations with other countries
They should make good use of the nation’s resources / not be extravagant
They should protect their nation’s territory / land.

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lessons political leaders can learn from king david - c.r.e questions and answers

5/7/2019

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What lessons do political leaders learn from greatness of King David?

1. David knew God and had personal relationship

Political leaders should have personal relationship with God and ask God's guidance everytime they pursue their roles.

LESSONS POLITICAL LEADERS CAN LEARN FROM KING DAVID

2. David obeyed the prophets of God

Political leaders should listen to concerns from religious leaders and respect them. Also respect the word of God and His messengers.

3. David was remorseful when he did mistakes

Political leaders should ask for forgiveness when they do wrong, they should also apologize when they go astray and accept to be guided.

4. David followed God’s commandments

Political leaders should obey God's commandments

5. David united Israel and expanded territorial boundaries

Political leaders should strive to unite all people in the world so that the world can have one political union so that we can solve our problems in unison.

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LESSONS MODERN CHRISTIANS LEADERS LEARN FROM KING DAVID LEADERSHIP

6. david captured Jerusalem from the Jebusites

Political leaders should be in the fore front in fighting for their people's welfare and to protect the interests of their citizens and stability of their regions.

7. david made peace treaties with his NEIGHBORS

Political leaders should be led by peaceful instincts in their endeavors. They should pursue peace at the expense of war.

8. david composed psalms which are used during worship

Political leaders should write memoirs and biographies to sensitize young and upcoming leaders on the need for good leadership.

9. david made preparations for the construction of the temple

Political leaders should emulate David in getting involved in the construction of houses of God

10. david fought and killed goliath

No matter how big the danger is, political leaders should be ready to sacrifice their lives and serve their people. They should be in the fore front in any fight that guarantees justice, liberty and peace.

KCSE 2015 QUESTION 3B:
What lessons can modem political leaders learn from King David? (7 marks)

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Lessons modern political leaders can learn from King David

Modern political leaders should have faith in God/trust in God/depend on God
They should promote the worship of the true God in their nations
Modem political leaders should ask for forgiveness/repent when they do wrong/ forgive their enemies
They should seek advice from church leaders/be humble
They should not use their positions to oppress their subjects/should be just/fair
Political leaders should promote unity among their subjects
They should set up proper administrative structures
Modern political leaders should establish good relations with their neighbouring countries.
They should secure their country from external threats.

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​LEADERSHIP IN ISRAEL: THE 12 MIND BLOWING QUESTIONS ABOUT SOLOMON AND ANSWERS

kcse c.r.e - christian religious education questions and answers

​1. Explain five achievements of King Solomon.

​2. Give five lessons that political leaders can learn from King Solomon.

3. ​State five factors which led to the division of the Kingdom of Israel after the death of King Solomon

​4. Explain how King Solomon turned away from the covenant way of life

5. Identify five ways used by the Israelite Kings to bring people back to God

6. State five reasons why Samuel was opposed to the idea of having a king in Israel 1 Sam 8:6-18

7. State the factors that led to failure of David’ successor

8. What are the factors that prevent political leaders form performing their duties efficiently in Kenya today?

9. State the achievements of Solomon as King of Israel

10. Explain four factors which led to Religious Schism in Israel after the death of King Solomon.

11. Explain four ways in which King David’s successors fulfilled prophet SAMUEL'S reasons against kingship in Israel

12. Four ways in which king Solomon fulfilled Samuel’s prophecy about kingship in Israel

Lessons modern Christians leaders learn from King David leadership

Factors which led to the division of the kingdom of Israel

​Give five lessons that political leaders can learn from King Solomon

reasons given by Samuel against Kingship in Israel

​Explain four ways in which women leadership is promoted in the church today (8mks)

Give six reasons why some Christians are opposed to women leadership in the church today. (6mks)

In what ways can Christian leaders misuse their positions today

Ways in which Christians leaders misuse their positions

Give six reasons why the Israelites asked Samuel to appoint a king for them

Reasons why the Israelites asked Samuel to appoint a king for them

​Identify seven religious reforms carried out by Josiah in Judah

Identify five ways in which the government of Kenya supports church leaders in their work. (5 marks)

​How did prophet Samuel promote the worship of Yahweh in Israel? (8 marks)

Lessons that modern political leaders in Kenya can learn from King Solomon

What lessons do political leaders learn from greatness of King David?

1. ​David knew God and had personal relationship

2. ​David obeyed the prophets of God

3. ​David was remorseful when he did mistakes

​4. David followed God’s commandments

​5. David united Israel and ​expanded territorial boundaries

6. david captured Jerusalem from the Jebusites

7. ​david made peace treaties with his NEIGHBORS

8. david composed psalms which are used during worship

9. ​david made preparations for the construction of the temple

10. david fought and killed goliath

KCSE 2015 QUESTION 3B: ​What lessons can modem political leaders learn from King David? (7 marks)

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LEADERSHIP IN ISRAEL: THE 12 MIND BLOWING QUESTIONS ABOUT SOLOMON AND ANSWERS

1. Explain five achievements of King Solomon.

2. Give five lessons that political leaders can learn from King Solomon.

3. State five factors which led to the division of the Kingdom of Israel after the death of King Solomon

4. Explain how King Solomon turned away from the covenant way of life

Give five lessons that political leaders can learn from King Solomon

Explain four ways in which women leadership is promoted in the church today (8mks)

Identify seven religious reforms carried out by Josiah in Judah

How did prophet Samuel promote the worship of Yahweh in Israel? (8 marks)

1. David knew God and had personal relationship

2. David obeyed the prophets of God

3. David was remorseful when he did mistakes

4. David followed God’s commandments

5. David united Israel and expanded territorial boundaries

7. david made peace treaties with his NEIGHBORS

9. david made preparations for the construction of the temple

KCSE 2015 QUESTION 3B:
What lessons can modem political leaders learn from King David? (7 marks)