Daejumong:
The shepherd of CCC International Headquarters, Ketu, Lagos, Olatosho Oshoffa , while defending his late father’s large family declared that no prophet in the Bible had one wife.

What does the Bible really say about Polygamy? Was it endorsed and permitted? Is it a sin? Is Pastor Oshoffa right?

In the Bible, we encounter several instances of polygamy—marriage to multiple spouses simultaneously.

Lamech: In Genesis 4:19, Lamech took two wives, Adah and Zillah.

Abraham had three wives, Sarah, Hagar and Keturah

Jacob had 4 wives: Leah, Rachel, and their handmaidens Bilhah and Zilpah

Moses: The great leader Moses also had two wives. Zipporah the midianite and the Cushite woman( Num 12:1)

Gideon: A champion of Israel, Gideon, had many wives.

Elkanah: Elkanah, the father of Samuel, was a godly man and had two wives.

David had 8 wives: Michal ,Ahinoam ,Abigail ,Maachah ,Haggith ,Abital ,Eglah and Bathsheba

King Solomon: Renowned for his wisdom, Solomon had an extensive harem of 700 wive and 300 concubines.

Despite these examples, it’s essential to recognize that God’s original design for marriage was monogamy (Genesis 2:22-24). However, as humanity’s story unfolds, polygamy becomes more prevalent.

The Mosaic Law accommodated this practice, allowing men to marry multiple wives, including captured prisoners from foreign conquests (Deuteronomy 21:1-17). It also permitted marrying a brother’s widow if he died without heirs (Deuteronomy 25:5-12).

Here are some Bible verses related to polygamy:

Exodus 21:10: If a man takes another wife, he must not diminish her food, clothing, or marital rights.

Deuteronomy 21:15-17: Guidelines for inheritance when a man has two wives and children from both.

2 Samuel 12:8: God gave King David his master’s wives.

Isaiah 4:1: A prophetic verse about seven women seeking to be called by one man’s name.

Judges 8:30: Gideon had many sons from his numerous wives.

2 Chronicles 11:21: King Rehoboam loved Maacah above all his wives and concubines.

2 Chronicles 13:21: Abijah, too, had multiple wives and many children.

The Cleric’s position is not far from the truth if we look at most of the great men and icons in the Bible however God’s ideal remains monogamous marriage, reflecting the complementary design of one man and one woman(Gen 2: 22-24)

Daejumong:
The shepherd of CCC International Headquarters, Ketu, Lagos, Olatosho Oshoffa , while defending his late father’s large family declared that no prophet in the Bible had one wife.

What does the Bible really say about Polygamy? Was it endorsed and permitted? Is it a sin? Is Pastor Oshoffa right?

In the Bible, we encounter several instances of polygamy—marriage to multiple spouses simultaneously.

Lamech: In Genesis 4:19, Lamech took two wives, Adah and Zillah.

Abraham had three wives, Sarah, Hagar and Keturah

Jacob had 4 wives: Leah, Rachel, and their handmaidens Bilhah and Zilpah

Moses: The great leader Moses also had two wives. Zipporah the midianite and the Cushite woman( Num 12:1)

Gideon: A champion of Israel, Gideon, had many wives.

Elkanah: Elkanah, the father of Samuel, was a godly man and had two wives.

David had 8 wives: Michal ,Ahinoam ,Abigail ,Maachah ,Haggith ,Abital ,Eglah and Bathsheba

King Solomon: Renowned for his wisdom, Solomon had an extensive harem of 700 wive and 300 concubines.

Despite these examples, it’s essential to recognize that God’s original design for marriage was monogamy (Genesis 2:22-24). However, as humanity’s story unfolds, polygamy becomes more prevalent.

The Mosaic Law accommodated this practice, allowing men to marry multiple wives, including captured prisoners from foreign conquests (Deuteronomy 21:1-17). It also permitted marrying a brother’s widow if he died without heirs (Deuteronomy 25:5-12).

Here are some Bible verses related to polygamy:

Exodus 21:10: If a man takes another wife, he must not diminish her food, clothing, or marital rights.

Deuteronomy 21:15-17: Guidelines for inheritance when a man has two wives and children from both.

2 Samuel 12:8: God gave King David his master’s wives.

Isaiah 4:1: A prophetic verse about seven women seeking to be called by one man’s name.

Judges 8:30: Gideon had many sons from his numerous wives.

2 Chronicles 11:21: King Rehoboam loved Maacah above all his wives and concubines.

2 Chronicles 13:21: Abijah, too, had multiple wives and many children.

The Cleric’s position is not far from the truth if we look at most of the great men and icons in the Bible however God’s ideal remains monogamous marriage, reflecting the complementary design of one man and one woman(Gen 2: 22-24)

StillDtruth:
Great icons according to man but all of them sinned AND FAILED!

And none of them made God's Standard where He called them "PERFECT" AND" JUST"

ONLY NOAH, JOB AND DANIEL

AND NOAH AND JOB HAD ONLY ONE WIFE!

otipoju:
This is the truth. Polygamy is not a sin against God. Monogamy is not righteousness. Marriage begins and ends here on earth. There is no marriage in heaven said Jesus.

StillDtruth:
Great icons according to man but all of them sinned AND FAILED!

And none of them made God's Standard where He called them "PERFECT" AND" JUST"

ONLY NOAH, JOB AND DANIEL

AND NOAH AND JOB HAD ONLY ONE WIFE!