Multiple wives in the OT vs. monogmy now???

[ralliann]

It changed when Jews later observed how miserable King David, Solomon, Jacob, abc the rest of the old school polygamy guys were stuck with incessant drama, excessive nagging, honey-do’s, etc. King Solomon’s Canaanite wife asked him, “Do these Moabite jeans make my butt look big?” That was the final straw. Monogamy was considered far easier!

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From what I have read Jews no longer practice polygamy because it was unacceptable in the Christian nations they found themselves in.

 

[gurneyhalleck1]

Imagine 12 wives shopping on Amazon, nagging and gossiping about the British royal family, aromatherapy.....it’s too much for the Jews...

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From what I have read Jews no longer practice polygamy because it was unacceptable in the Christian nations they found themselves in.

 

[RobNJ]

Imagine 12 wives shopping on Amazon, nagging and gossiping about the British royal family, aromatherapy.....it’s too much for the Jews...

Too much, for ANY sensible person!!

 

[GreekOrthodox]

I'm an engineer at heart (and by degree Chemical Engineer)

An architect, artist, and engineer were discussing whether it was better to spend time with their wives or mistresses. The architect said, "I like spending time with my wife building a firm foundation of a marriage." The artist said, "I enjoy the time I spend with my mistress because of all the passion and energy." The engineer said "I enjoy both. If you have a wife and a mistress, both women think you are with the other so you can go to work get more done"

 

[Markie Boy]

So basically multiple wives was always against God's plan. Yet some of the greatest names of the Old Testament didn't follow this plan.

They were tolerated, but never to be the example of what was right.