Why did men in the old testement get to have multiple wives?

Answer 1

As much as I hate to admit this, it *does* tend to support the atheistic contention that men weren't as smart in those days as they are now. Especially when you consider that women's cycles tend to synchronize when they live together.

If the thought of sharing a tent with ten women, all of them PMSing at the same time, doesn't put a cold chill down your back, you're either an Eskimo or already dead.

Answer 2

He told Abraham that his 'seed' would become like the sands of the desert. In that sense, back then, a man could have many wives in order for God's chosen people to become many and strong. However, God's original purpose for man was to have one woman.

Answer 3

Because of war, there was an overabundance of women without a mate, and a need to replenish the population.

Answer 4

Check here.

http://www.gotquestions.org/polygamy.html

Answer 5

Because religion was contrived, therefore the contriver could do as they wanted. Just listen to any evangelistic pant-load.

Answer 6

You say that like it would be a good thing. One is plenty to deal with if you ask me.

Answer 7

They wrote the rules in their favor.

Answer 8

because they did not listen to God...if you pay attention whenever a man took more than one wife it led to termoil in his life

Answer 9

The cost of living was much cheaper

Answer 10

Seems only fair because they were having multiple orgasms.