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God did allow polygamy in the Old Testament (Deut. 21:15; 2 Sam. 12:8). Islam still allows four wives.
God did allow polygamy in the Old Testament (Deut. 21:15; 2 Sam. 12:8). Islam still allows four wives.
It led to jealousy and strife in the family (Sarai and Hagar, Gen. 16:1-6; Leah and Rachel, Gen. 29:31-37).
Should a man divorce a second or third wife if he just became a Christian? God hates divorce, and He counsels against divorcing an unbelieving wife (1 Cor. 7:10).