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Most likely although I'm not sure if it is mentioned. Egyptian pharoahs which existed before Abraham probably owned concubines but..
Answer from the Bible:Yes. A man named Lamech (a descendant of Cain) was the first recorded to have taken more than one wife (Genesis 4:19).
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What is the general term for a marriage in which can have several husbands or wives at the same time?
Polygamy .
What means existing before birth or occurring at the time of birth?
Congenital
What was Abrahams nikname?
In the Hebrews time his nickname was "Father of the Hebrews"
What word means 'at a time before'?
Previously means "existing or occurring before in time or order" and fits the best interpretation of the question I can manage.
Do you think Polygamy is an ancient practice or aboriginal trait?
Polygamy has been around for a long time, there is nothing new about it.
How old is Harold Abrahams?
Harold Abrahams was born on December 15, 1899 and died on January 14, 1978. Harold Abrahams would have been 78 years old at the time of death or 115 years old today.
Why was polygamy permitted in the time of Jacob?
Yes. Polygamy was even permitted in the time of Christ. It was only after the influence of the Roman empire that multiple marriage arrangements became discouraged.
Being married to several people at the same time is?
Polygamy.
What time do people in Spain eat breakfast?
The time depends on what is occurring at the time. Left alone most people eat breakfast before mid-morning.
What is the meaning of concurrently?
occurring at the same time/ existing occurring at the same time /existing
What is meant by the term polygamy?
In some cultures, polygamy is the normal practice. Mormons used to practice polygamy. I don't think polygamy would be right for me. Tomas defended polygamy, as having multiple wives suited him. Polygamy is not an accepted practice in mainstream LDS. Polygamy is outlawed in most of the 50 states.
What has the author Janet Bennion written?
Janet Bennion has written: 'Polygamy in prime time' -- subject(s): Polygamy, Social conditions, Mormon women, Mormon fundamentalism 'Women of principle' -- subject(s): Mormon women, Case studies, Apostolic United Brethren, Polygamy, Mormons, Social conditions, Social networks, Family relationships 'Evaluating the effects of polygamy on women and children in four North American Mormon fundamentalist groups' -- subject(s): Polygamy, Religious aspects of Polygamy, Mormon Church, Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Mormon fundamentalism, Forced marriage, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 'Polygamy in prime time' -- subject(s): Polygamy, Social conditions, Mormon women, Mormon fundamentalism
