It was quite common in the Biblical period for rulers to have numerous wives. Most of these marriages were made as memorializations of treaties between rulers.
It is difficult to know for certain how the wives in the harem felt as historical records are limited. Some may have been content with their roles, while others may have experienced unhappiness or dissatisfaction due to the dynamics of a polygamous relationship.
Hosea was not a king, but a prophet of God during the reigns of several kings...in particularly Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah(kings of Judah), and...Jeroboam the son of Joash, the king of Israel."(Hosea 1:1)
The Book of the Annals of the Kings of Israel contains historical records of the reigns of the kings of Israel, including important events, battles, and achievements during their rule.
Just four or more than four? David had more than, as did several of the kings had multiple wives. Solomon had seven hundred wives and three hundred concubines. That's not a typo 700 wives, 300 concubines.
they were not kings as Saul was their first king.
The Book of Annals of the Kings of Israel chronicles the historical events of the kings of Israel, including their reigns, battles, and interactions with other nations. It provides a detailed account of the political and religious developments in ancient Israel.
because kings want wives
According to the Books of Kings, written in the southern kingdom, Judah, every king of the northern kingdom, Israel, was absolutely polytheistic. If the term 'godly' is meant to imply service to the God of Judaism, then the evidence is that Israel and its kings were certainly not godly.
There were many bad kings in Israel, Jehu was the worst.
The first kings of Judah and Israel were Saul, David, Solomon. They ruled from 1020 BCE to 931 BCE.
King Solomon of Israel is famously known for having more than 10 wives, with biblical accounts stating he had 700 wives and 300 concubines. His many marriages were often politically motivated, aimed at forging alliances with neighboring nations. Solomon's story is recounted in the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the books of Kings and Chronicles.
Israel had three famous kings, David, saul and Solomon.