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Question
What does God say in His Word about marriage and remarriage?
Answer
Jews are commanded to be fruitful and multiply and this is permitted only within the framework of marriage. Maimonides sees marriage itself as a commandment. Even if one already has children the halacha advocates that a man not live alone.
