Relevant Bible account(s):

• 1Ki 11:1-6, 9-11​—Jehovah becomes furious at King Solomon for ignoring divine warnings, for marrying foreign wives, and for allowing them to corrupt his heart

• Ne 13:23-27​—Reflecting Jehovah’s righteous anger, Governor Nehemiah disciplines and corrects the wayward people who married unbelievers from various lands

Relevant Bible account(s):

• 1Sa 25:2, 3, 14-17​—Nabal is a wealthy man, but he is harsh and abusive, making him a poor husband for Abigail

• Pr 21:9​—Choosing an unsuitable mate can make us unhappy and rob us of our peace

• Ro 7:2​—The apostle Paul explains that when a woman marries, she comes under a measure of authority exercised by her imperfect human husband; therefore, a wise woman is careful about whom she accepts as a mate