Concubine

In Old Testament times a man could not only have several wives, but also one or more concubines. These concubines had a lower status and their main purpose was to bear children. They were also a symbol of wealth and power. Concubines do not feature in the New Testament.

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Exodus 21.10 - Exodus 21.11 Deuteronomy 21.15 - Deuteronomy 21.17 Judges 8.31 Judges 19.1 2 Samuel 5.13 2 Samuel 16.21 - 2 Samuel 16.22 2 Samuel 21.10 1 Kings 11.3 Esther 2.14 Genesis 16.1 - Genesis 16.16 Genesis 30.1 - Genesis 30.13

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