Who had the most wives and concubines?
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Who had the most wives and concubines?
Solomon
Solomon
| Solomon שְׁלֹמֹה | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 990 BCE Jerusalem, United Kingdom of Israel |
| Died | c. 931 BCE (aged 58–59) Jerusalem, United Kingdom of Israel |
| Burial | Jerusalem |
| Spouse | Naamah Pharaoh’s daughter 700 wives of royal birth and 300 concubines |
What was the purpose of a concubine?
The origins for a male to hold a concubine were for sexual pleasure and to ensure numerous children. Mostly concubines served to satisfy sexual pleasure since any children that resulted from a mistress was considered illegitimate, and unless allowed by their father, had no rights of inheritance.
How many concubines did Solomon have?
Solomon thought that having 1,000 wives and concubines would provide happiness, but whatever pleasure he derived was not worth the price he paid. As a wiser Solomon said, “God will bring every deed into judgment” (Ecclesiastes 12:14).
How many wives did King Solomon have in the Bible?
Answer: First Kings 11:3 states that Solomon “had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines.” Obviously, God “allowed” Solomon to have these wives, but allowance is not the same as approval. Solomon’s marital decisions were in direct violation of God’s Law,…
Why did Solomon’s wives turn his heart after other gods?
Just as God had predicted, “As Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully devoted to the LORD his God” (1 Kings 11:4). To please his wives, Solomon even got involved in sacrificing to Milcom (or Molech), a god that required “detestable” acts to be performed (1 Kings 11:7-8).
What did Solomon conclude about his life in Ecclesiastes 12?
A wiser Solomon concluded that his life of pleasure was “meaningless” ( Ecclesiastes 12:8 ), and the book of Ecclesiastes ends with the warning that “God will bring every deed into judgment” (verse 14). Why did God allow Solomon to have 1,000 wives and concubines?