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A concubine is a wife of secondary rank. Concubines were common in ancient middle eastern culture, especially among the affluent or powerful. From the Biblical patriarchs through the early kings, concubines were a part of the culture, culminating with Solomon's 300 concubines. The Old Testament accepted concubinage and included laws to protect the rights of concubines. [1]