4 occurrences

'Acquired' in the Bible

Rehoboam loved Maacah daughter of Absalom more than all his wives and concubines. He acquired 18 wives and 60 concubines and was the father of 28 sons and 60 daughters.

Verse ConceptsConcubinesEighteenTwenty Some

However, Abijah grew strong, acquired 14 wives, and fathered 22 sons and 16 daughters.

Verse ConceptsPolygamyFourteenTwenty Some

Jehoiada acquired two wives for him, and he was the father of sons and daughters.

He made cities for himself, and he acquired herds of sheep and cattle in abundance, for God gave him abundant possessions.

Verse ConceptsMaterialism, As An Aspect Of Sin

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Acquire (44 instances)
Acquired (71 instances)
Adopt (6 instances)
Assume (14 instances)
Develop (11 instances)
Produce (227 instances)

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