According to the Bible, how many wives did Solomon have?

Over time, Solomon forgot his own counsel and the wisdom of Scripture. God had given clear instructions for anyone who would be king: no amassing of horses, no multiplying of wives, and no accumulating of silver and gold (Deuteronomy 17:14-20). read more

To please his wives, Solomon even got involved in sacrificing to Milcom (or Molech), a god that required “detestable” acts to be performed (1 Kings 11:7-8). God allowed Solomon to make the choice to disobey, but Solomon’s choice brought inevitable consequences. read more

The Bible does not really say. While: 1 Samuel 14:49 lists all of the offspring of King Saul. 1 Chronicles 3:1-24 lists all of the offspring of King David. read more

Their son Solomon ruled after his father’s death. The other five named wives of David were Ahinoam, Maacah, Haggith, Abital, and Eglah (2 Samuel 3:2–5; 1 Chronicles 3:1–3). According to 2 Samuel 5:13, David married more wives in Jerusalem, but how many is unknown. read more