Does D&C 132 contradict Jacob 2 on plural marriage?

Jacob calls David and Solomon’s many wives and concubines abominable. D&C 132:38 names both men and says they did not sin in what they received from God; verse 39 specifically says David’s wives were given through Nathan and other prophets, except Uriah’s wife.

You describe each passage accurately and notice that D&C 132 gives a specific authorization claim for David.

Since Jacob gives a rule for the Nephites and D&C 132 gives examples from ancient Israel, they never pass judgment on the same people.

Jacob 2:24 explicitly names both kings. Different audiences alone do not explain the different verdicts about them.

The Church reads verse 30 as allowing a specific exception if the Lord commands it. The rule for the Nephites remains one wife, and the verse leaves the status of particular marriages open.

You identify the Church’s reading and keep the rule for Jacob’s audience in view.

It says any man may take additional wives whenever he believes more children would be useful.

The verse places the exception under God’s command. It does not give individuals open-ended permission.

Nathan distinguishes what God gave David from what David did to Uriah and his wife. That supports the distinction D&C 132 uses. Jacob’s broader wording still needs explaining, and Nathan gives no inventory of authorized marriages for either king.

You show a basis for the reconciliation while recognizing what Nathan’s words can establish.

Nathan’s words independently verify the divine authorization of all the royal marriages D&C 132 discusses.

Nathan describes what God gave David and condemns his actions against Uriah. The passage does not sort every marriage of David or Solomon.