Does the Bible Permit Polygamy?

By Elias Ayala (M.A.T. & Mdiv) In the Old Testament we read of the practice of having many wives. Indeed it was common to the cultures of the ancient near east to have more than one wife. Furthermore, we read in the Old Testament of people who were greatly used by God who had multiple wives. King David comes to mind; for he had at least seven wives: Wives of David: Ahinoam of Jezreel Abigail the Carmel Maachah the daughter of King Talmai of Geshur Haggith Abital Eglah Bath-shua (Bathsheba) … Read More »
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