1 Kings 11:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

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Seven hundred wives, and three hundred concubines; partly for his lust, which being indulged, becomes infinite and unsatiable; and partly from his pride, accounting this a point of honour and magnificence.

1 Kings 11:3

3 And he had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines: and his wives turned away his heart.