In Deuteronomy, chapter seven, verse three, speaks about neither making marriages with them, meaning the son not be given to the daughter or vice versa. Still, if they became proselytes, as Rahab was married to Salmon: these mixed marriages are not lawful, and sad consequences could proceed after, which is the design of this law. To prevent being snared and drawn aside into idolatry, which was the case with Solomon.
Any intimate association with people of the world will eventually destroy the separateness and holiness of God’s people. Such matters as intermarriages of God’s people with unbelievers or partnerships with unbelievers may turn believers away from following God. The danger of these marriages is not at the beginning but when the newlyweds get settled and construct their home together and later possibly have children is where the war begins.
To further understand unlawful mixed marriages is when the foundation is expressed through each member of this marriage as their journey begins. Believers, unbelievers, or religious is a lifestyle, especially for those who do walk the walk and not just talk the talk. The newlyweds’ beliefs and way of life will clash at some point in the marriage. It might not be apparent when the married couple is together, but it may surface when interacting with other family members or in-laws: it will become evident. Does the battle begin into which way to go?
Solomon, known as the wisest man that ever lived, had moments where he could not overcome the wives’ religious expressions and succumb to such living. The problem is not when they are in private but out in public. The situation will intensify when children are born, and the older generation on either side would like to implement things for the newborn. The different standards could potentially create a split in the family. The siblings right up to the parents themselves. Not only that, but the parents’ beliefs may confuse the children because they may experience two different deities.