What would you do

Originally Posted by jlogan

God was reminding David that he exalted him to be king. The custom was for kings to inherit his predessors harem. God was simply saying I put you in this position, not condoning polygamy.
jl

But David had more than one wife...and he was only rebuked for being with Bathsheba outside of marriage. Why didn't issue a rebuke for adultery before Bathsheba?