Which Prophet had 700 wives?

Which Prophet had 700 wives?

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Solomon's Marital Alliances

According to biblical accounts, Solomon, the third monarch of Israel who reigned around 968–928 B.C.E., reportedly had an extensive harem consisting of 700 wives and 300 concubines (1 Kings 11:3). Among his wives were notable figures, including the daughter of Pharaoh and women from various ancestral backgrounds such as the Moabites, Edomites, Sidonians, and Hittites (1 Kings 7:8; 11:1). For more insights, see Women of Solomon: Bible | Jewish Women.

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