I Chronicles 2:48

Misinterpretations often treat this verse as scriptural endorsement or promotion of concubinage and polygamy as morally acceptable practices for today, ignoring its purely genealogical purpose within 1 Chronicles' historical records; it provides no ethical teaching or command but simply documents ancient cultural realities without approval, and applying it prescriptively overlooks the Bible's broader ideals of faithful monogamous marriage while recognizing fallen human contexts.

This verse is part of the detailed genealogy tracing the descendants of Judah through Caleb, highlighting the inclusion of children born to Caleb's concubine Maachah—Sheber and Tirhanah—in the official family record, which underscores the comprehensive nature of biblical genealogies that account for all offspring regardless of maternal status, reflecting God's sovereign preservation of Israel's tribal heritage and the significance of every branch in the lineage leading to David and ultimately the Messiah.