What does the Bible say about harem?

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The Bible portrays harems as part of fallen ancient royal culture, never as God’s design for marriage, which from creation is a faithful covenant union of one man and one woman. Esther 2:3 describes the Persian king’s collection of young women into his harem, revealing the women’s vulnerability within a powerful and morally troubled court rather than commending the practice. God providentially worked through Esther’s difficult circumstances to preserve his covenant people, yet his use of sinful human institutions does not make them righteous. Scripture consistently calls husbands and wives to exclusive, sacrificial faithfulness, reflecting Christ’s devoted love for his church.