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Because the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called "Mormons") is founded on modern revelation given through a modern prophet.

Previous Church President Ezra Taft Benson once said, "the living prophet is more vital to us than the standard works" (meaning the 4 books Mormons use as scripture). He also said "The most important prophet, so far as we are concerned, is the one who is living in our day and age... Therefore, the most crucial reading and pondering which you should do is of the latest inspired words from the Lord's mouthpiece."

The revelation given to Joseph Smith now contained in Doctrine and Covenants 132:58-66, then, in a way, overrides the words given to Jacob in the Book of Mormon, and the revelation given to Wilford Woodruff (now Official Declaration 1) overrides the words given to Joseph Smith.

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Q: Why did the Mormons ever practice polygamy when Jacob chapter 2 verse 24 condemns it?
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