[aimhigh]

Yes, and both sinned. And following Solomon, the kingdom was divided.

I agree. However, you said early Israel forbit multiple wives.

[Redmen4ever]

Dt. 17:17

By the way, in looking this up, I notice in Dt. 17:16 says the King is not to multiply horses which would return the people to Egypt (meaning to bondage). So, high taxes necessary to maintain the king in a sumptuous life style is like slavery.