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Podcast: The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Episode: Deuteronomy 25:5-10 (From Creation) - The Levirate Law and Polygamy
Description: What was the Levirate law? Did it have anything to do with the tribe of Levi? God's heart for widows displayed Did the Levirate law promote polygamy? Was Boaz married when he married Ruth? Jenn comments on the story of Ruth and Boaz and other stories where polygamy may or may not have been involved. *Sorry guys. Please excuse my use of the word "Leader" around 16:50. The word should have been "King."  Here's a resource about polygamy that was pretty good: https://nealhardin.com/polygamy-in-the-bible/  Check out these websites for m...