Plural Marriage

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Jacob made it clear that the Lord did not want the Nephites to practice any form of plural marriage. He taught that monogamy was the law unless the Lord commanded otherwise (see Jacob 2:27–30).

In our time, the Prophet Joseph Smith stated:

“I have constantly said no man shall have but [other than] one wife at a time, unless the Lord directs otherwise”

(Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 324).

It should be recognized that during the time members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints practiced plural marriage, the Lord commanded it.

Book of Mormon Student Manual (1996 Edition)

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