Deu 17:17 | TNotes | STEP | 17:17 many wives: Polygamy is neither prohibited nor sanctioned here. This guideline was meant to moderate and regulate the practice. In the ancient world, kings married many wives to cement political alliances with other kingdoms, showing trust in human power rather than God’s provision. David (2 Sam 5:13 ; 12:11 ) and Solomon (1 Kgs 11:3-4 ) both ignored this warning to their own great harm and that of the nation. • must not accumulate: The amassing of wealth was another sign of dependence on human resources.

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d1 Kgs 11:3-4►

‏ Deuteronomy 17:17

17:17 ^a many wives: Polygamy is neither prohibited nor sanctioned here. This guideline was meant to moderate and regulate the practice. In the ancient world, kings married many wives to cement political alliances with other kingdoms, showing trust in human power rather than God’s provision. David (2 Sam 5:13 ^b; 12:11 ^c) and Solomon (1 Kgs 11:3-4 ^d) both ignored this warning to their own great harm and that of the nation.

• must not accumulate: The amassing of wealth was another sign of dependence on human resources.