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NASB | Exodus 21:10 "If he takes to himself another woman, he may not reduce her food, her clothing, or her conjugal rights. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Exodus 21:10 "If her master marries another wife, he may not reduce her food, her clothing, or her privilege as a wife. |
Bible Question (short): Polygamy in the bible |
Question (full): One of my college professor's stated that God approved of polygamy, using Exodus 21:10 as an example. What does the bible say about polygamy? Exodus 21:10 gives instructions for when a man takes "another woman as his wife", but Deut 17:17 gives instructions that the king should not multiply his wives, and 1 Kings 11:3-4 confirms Deut 17:17. Are there other passages to coincide with Deut 17:17? I know polygamy was not God's original intention, but many of the men of God had more than one wife (or concubines) (Abraham, Jacob, Gideon, King David, King Solomon, etc). How do I defend my position? Thanks in advance for your insight, Shpagach |