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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 Don, Greetings in the name of Jesus. Thank you for your insight. Pleas note, however, that I was not 'assuming' that polygamy is not legal in the majority of the world. You use the word 'culture' as if this is the deciding factor, in the same way you 'circumvent' the laws of America. The law makes polygamy illegal in the majority of the world, as I stated. That the 'cultures' allow it makes no difference. I DID do some homework, my friend. :-) Now, as to the practical realities: What I said holds true; it costs more to satisfy the needs of a large, multi-wife-children family. Few enjoy such leisure. Many (MANY!) women are not real excited about this kind of arrangement. Many children are not happy with sharing the legacy with so many, and it is next-to-impossible to apportion said moneys. (i.e. "She is wife #2, so deserves less!") You say it's not an issue? Well, it is where I come from! Some wives marry for love, and are not hot on sharing it with usurpers. ;-) The vast majority of the world does not practice polygamy for the very reasons stated above. All are not in Solomon's shoes! (I'm glad I'm not! He served idols because of his polygamous ways.) Getting down to brass tacks, are you practicing polygamy? Or is this just and exercise in 'perceived righteousness?' Even if you can 'prove' it is 'OK,' to what end? If we all practiced polygamy, a lot of fellows would be out of luck! ;-) Blessings and peace in Christ Jesus, charis |