sin is the sin of polygamy and the development of harems. The offspring of these marriages are mighty tyrants who continue the violence and tyranny of their fathers.7 Yet there are questions that arise with this view as well. Although the term God/gods (Elohim) can refer to rulers or judges (Ps. 82:1; Exod 22:8–9), and the phrase ‘the sons of God’ can refer to individual kings, the term ‘sons’ is not ever used for a group of kings. Plus, the larger context of Genesis does not speak of kingship, and
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