Concubines

Could you explain the horrible story about the Levite and his concubine in the Book of Judges? [Judges 19-21, Luke 7:31-50].

Why are some sins called sin that are not, and sins in the Old Testament are not condemned, like David's sins and concubines? [Jude 1:7, 1 Corinthians 5:1].

Why was it acceptable to surrender one's daughters (and a concubine) to guest in the Old Testament? [Judges 19:24, Genesis 19:7].

What does it mean when scripture indicates that that Ahasuerus was "pleased" most by Esther in comparing the candidates (concubines) for queen? Does it mean he had sex with all of them? [Esther 2:9].

How was able to have more sons after Isaac if it was such a miracle to have Isaac?

Why did God allow polygamy in the Old Testament?

Why did the husband dismember one of his concubines body & send it to different places after she was gang-raped & killed? [Judges 19:24]

Was polygamy & concubines encouraged in the Old Testament?

Concerning Vashti of Esther, what happens to divorced queens?

The other day the caller heard Steve saying how there was no specific commandment against Polygamy in the Old Testament, but he cites a passage in Deuteronomy. [Deuteronomy 17:16-17]

Comment about the call about polygamy that had happened recently, & why Jacob was never called a polygamous.

Did David have concubines & if he did, isn't that adultery? How come he's not considered an adulterous?

Why did they allow concubines in the Old Testament? [Genesis 16:2].

Why did Solomon have concubines in the Bible? Was the purpose of a concubine for childbearing?

How old was Keturah? She was called a concubine. Was the miracle for Abraham & Sarah also about rejuvenation of their bodies? [Genesis 21, I Chronicles 1:32]

Why did God allow for concubines? [Genesis 36:12, Acts 17:30].

Why is Solomon in the Bible since he had so many concubines?