By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Popular comedian and actor, Bright Okpocha, known as Basketmouth, has sparked a heated conversation about polygamy among the adherents of Christianity by referencing some biblical texts.
On Tuesday evening, Basketmouth took to his Instagram stories to present a cryptic argument about the subject.
In his post, Basketmouth cited several well-known biblical figures, drawing a distinction between those with single wives who “lost their way and betrayed God” and those with multiple wives who “found favour in the eyes of the Lord.”
He listed Ahab, Herod, Ananias, Pontius Pilate,
Jeroboam, Nebuchadnezzar, Haaman, and
Zakayo, each with one wife, noting that they all strayed from God’s path.
Conversely, he mentioned Abraham with three wives, Jacob with four wives, David with four wives, Solomon with 700 wives and 300 concubines, Rehoboam with 18 wives, Abijah with 14 wives, Elkanah with two wives, Lemech with two wives, emphasising that they all found favour with God.
In his characteristic comical way, Basketmouth, therefore, concluded by saying: “Whatever you do with this information is none of my business… However you want to interpret it is your cup of tea but I will be [in the] comment session.”
The controversial post generated significant discussion, with many debating the interpretation and relevance of the biblical references in contemporary society.