2 Samuel 12:8 does not record God's approval of polygamy but God's gift of the possessions that He gave David. The gifts had previously been given to King Saul.

2 Samuel 12:8 cannot be used to reveal that God approved or did not approve of polygamy. Scripture does not give us enough facts.

Eight wives of David are named in Scripture. But Scripture tells us that he had other wives plus a number of unknown concubines.

God does not approve of polygamy. The recorded actions of Old Testament men and women does not mean that God approves of their sin.

In the Old Testament, God prohibited kings from having multiple wives, and in the New Testament He prohibited church leaders from having multiple wives. One ...

Wives of King David — How many wives did David have? Names of David's wives ... 2 Samuel 12:8 — Why did God give David the wives of Saul? Who were ...

In conclusion, 1 Corinthians 7:2 does not reveal that God approves of polygamy. Instead, men and women have abandoned God's will and multiplied wives and ...

We recognize that God allowed men to have multiple wives in Old Testament times. In 2 Samuel 12.8 God told King David that He gave his wives to him. Were ...

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