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# concubine #
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## Definition: ##
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A concubine is a woman who is a secondary wife for a man who already has a wife. Usually a concubine is not legally married to the man.
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* In the Old Testament, concubines were often female slaves.
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* A concubine could be acquired by purchase, through military conquest, or in payment of a debt.
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* For a king, having many concubines was a sign of power.
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* The New Testament teaches that the practice of having a concubine is against God's will.
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## Bible References: ##
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* [2 Samuel 03:6-7](en/tn/2sa/help/03/06)
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* [Genesis 22:23-24](en/tn/gen/help/22/23)
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* [Genesis 25:5-6](en/tn/gen/help/25/05)
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* [Genesis 35:21-22](en/tn/gen/help/35/21)
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* [Genesis 36:9-12](en/tn/gen/help/36/09)
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* [Judges 19:1-2](en/tn/jdg/help/19/01)
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