KJV ORIGINAL
But Abijah waxed mighty, and married fourteen wives, and begat twenty and two sons, and sixteen daughters.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But Abijah grew strong and powerful, and married fourteen wives, and had twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that King Abijah became very powerful and had a large family with multiple wives and many children.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes King Abijah of Judah after his victory over the northern kingdom of Israel around 913-911 BC. In ancient times, having many wives and children was considered a sign of God's blessing, political power, and prosperity for kings. Multiple marriages also helped form political alliances with other nations and tribes.
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