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1 Kings says that the legendary King Solomon had 700 wives and three hundred concubines. Since archaeologists believe that the population of Jerusalem was only around 2,000 people in total during the time attributed to King Solomon, this would mean that every female person in the entire city was part of his harem. The men of the city had to spend their lives celibate, but apparently had no wish to rebel. And given that there would be no children born in Jerusalem other than the children of Solomon, there would have had to be a constant influx of young women to add to his harem.
This is an entirely implausible scenario, and was clearly a literary invention to enhance the status and reputation of Solomon (and by association, the status and reputation of Israel) among the Jews of a later generation.
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King Solomon had so many wives for at least "two" reasons [and, no doubt, more]:
Reason 1- Because was the king. When you are the sovereign ruler of your kingdom... you can do that kind of thing if you want to.
Reason 2- As sovereign over all throughout his realm... he could afford it [materially, at least; if not spiritually].
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y ago1 Kings says that the legendary King Solomon had 700 wives and three hundred concubines. Since archaeologists believe that the population of Jerusalem was only around 2,000 people in total during the time attributed to King Solomon, this would mean that every female person in the entire city was part of his harem. The men of the city had to spend their lives celibate, but apparently had no wish to rebel. And given that there would be no children born in Jerusalem other than the children of Solomon, there would have had to be a constant influx of young women to add to his harem.
This is an entirely implausible scenario, and was clearly a literary invention to enhance the status and reputation of Solomon among the Jews of a later generation.
Also see 1Kings 11:1-6.
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∙ 15y ago700 wives. I don't think so. Just think what that would be like. No.
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∙ 11y agoHe married oftentimes to celebrate treaties and alliances with foreign rulers.
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Who in the bible has a lot of wives?
Solomon had the most- 700 wives and 300 concubines (mistresses).
Who married a lot?
King Solomon had over 700 wives
Who is the man with the most number of wives mentioned in the bible?
King Solomon was said to have a thousand wives.
What is the record for the largest number of wives?
Solomon in the Bible had 700 wives and 300 concubines. That could be the record.
Who is the man with the with the most number of wives?
Solomon had 700 wives and 300 concubines. See related link below:
What is d maximum number of wives a man had?
Solomon in the Bible had 700 wives and 300 concubines. That could be the record.
Who had 700 children in the bible?
I am not able to find anyone who had 700 children. According to 1 Kings 11:3 Solomon had 700 wives.
Who were Solomon's wives?
The list is to long , he had 700 wives.The Bible says that Solomon had around seven hundred wives and three hundred concubines (see 1 Kings 11:3).
Where in the Bible does it say that Solomon had 1000 wife's?
Solomon had 700 wives and 300 concubines. (1 Kings 11:1-3) And he came to have seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines; and his wives gradually inclined his heart.
What was King Soloman's wife's name?
King Solomon had over 700 wives, but the only one mentioned by name is Naamah - the wife of Solomon's successor.
How many wives did King Solomon have?
The Bible says King Solomon had 700 wives and 300 concubines. As archaeologists say this was a large proportion of the entire population of Jerusalem at the start of the tenth century BCE, this would mean, if read literally, that the entire male population lived in enforced celibacy. Nevertheless, over a period of forty years, the Bible mentions no uprising against Solomon.
Who had the most concubines in the Bible?
The honor goes to King Solomon; if the biblical record is to be believed, he had 700 wives and 300 concubines.
