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NASB | 1 Kings 11:3 He had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines, and his wives turned his heart away. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Kings 11:3 He had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines, and his wives turned his heart away [from God]. |
Subject: Does God endorse polygamy? |
Bible Note: Dear Swordman007, Greetings in the name of Jesus! Ok, you win. I wouldn't want to be taken to task on this one! :-) Friend, if you have the financial wherewithal to support multiple wives and children, great. If you are able to sort out the 'priorities' among your family members, including affection, attention and disbursment of your legacy, great. If you are able to circumvent the laws of the land (at least, America and Japan, as well as the majority of the world), great. If you can find women who are willing to 'share' you with others, great. And finally, if you are convinced that your interpretation of the Bible is correct, great. I won't stop you. But for me, I can afford but one wife with subsequent children, and they need my full attention and legacy (for what it's worth! :-)), and I would rather obey the laws of the country in which I serve God, and I know that Junko is NOT willing to 'share' me with anybody! :-) And finally, I disagree with your interpretation, but still don't want to be 'taken to task' on this issue! Just out of curiosity, are you a practicing polygamist, planning on polygamy, or just working on the hypothesis? Blessings and peace in Christ Jesus, charis |