why did god allow solomon to have so many wives? According to the biblical account in 1 Kings 11:1-13, Solomon, the third king of Israel, had 700 wives and 300 concubines. This was a significant departure from the teachings of Moses, who instructed the Israelites to have only one wife (Deuteronomy 17:17). There are several reasons why God may have allowed Solomon to have multiple wives: 1. Cultural context: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, having multiple wives was a common practice among kings