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012 Why Did Plural Marriage Begin in the Church?

Church History Matters

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The Purpose of Plural Marriage

The rationale given in section 132 was that it was also given so that everybody would have an opportunity to experience marriage, especially faithful women. So I think the key verses would be verses 16 to 20 and then verse 63. The idea here is that well, everyone needs to be sealed in an eternal marriage in order to obtain the highest kingdom of heaven. For women in that situation, plural marriage solves that.

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