David was faithful in the first and the third; but being a man of passion, he failed in the second. And even though his wives and concubines increased, his passion was not abated. This king who took another man's wife already had a harem full of women. The simple fact is that the passion of sex is not satisfied by a full harem of women; it is increased. Having many women does not reduce a man's libido, it excites it . . . it stimulates it. David, being a man with a strong sexual appetite, mistakenly thought, To satisfy it, I will have more women.
David demonstrated faithfulness in his relationships at times, but also experienced failure due to his overpowering passion. Despite having many wives and concubines, his desire for more did not diminish. In fact, it intensified his cravings, leading him to make poor choices, such as taking another man's wife. This behavior suggests that rather than satisfying his desires, the pursuit of more partners only heightened his sexual appetite.
David's experience reflects a common misconception that accumulating more partners can fulfill one's passions. Rather than achieving satisfaction, David's strong sexual drive drove him to seek additional relationships, ultimately leading to his downfall. His story serves as a reminder that personal desires, when unchecked, can lead to significant consequences, regardless of one's circumstances.
