Why Did the Bible Allow Polygamy?

Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz explains why did the Torah allow polygamy.

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[JoshuaW]

I’m a Christian researching this subject, but this was the best explanation I’ve heard!

[zutalors]

Also, not because it's 'allowed' that someone SHOULD. It's all about good and constructive behavior.

[jeremymetcalf]

He did tell Abraham he’d be the father of many nations. Gotta start somehow.

[Peter-the-Egyptian]

Never crossed my mind the fact that “It was G-d who allowed Laban to give Yacove Aveno the 4 women, so the twelve tribes will come from a variety of spiritual backgrounds “.Amazing

[FelonyVideos]

I have read that Gresham's ban expired in the year 5000.

[Peter-the-Egyptian]

Thank you Rabbi for this segment.
Amazing that Yacove Aveno intended to Mary only one, Rachael . Even his parents advised him “Go to your uncle Laban and marry ONE of his daughters”.

[mrpeanutbutter]

Right after the flood, polygamy was like the only way of repopulating the fastest way

[letstalkbiblewithshun.s]

What was respectful for the concubine? Just wondering 🤔 This was interesting thank you.

[jordanojordano]

I’m Christian you explained it well only monogamy

[darksideluseefar]

Sarah test Abraham.. Sarah intelligent but funny 😆