Noah Walked “after the Desires of His Own Heart”

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For discussion on concubines, see commentary for Jacob 1:15 on page 115.

Mormon vividly described the wickedness of King Noah (see Mosiah 11:2–19, 27). Later, Mosiah used the example of King Noah as the primary reason to eliminate government by kings: “How much iniquity doth one wicked king cause to be committed, yea, and what great destruction! Yea, remember king Noah” (Mosiah 29:17–18). King Noah’s complete selfishness in seeking the desires of the flesh stands as a warning to modern readers of the fate of such individuals.

Book of Mormon Student Manual (2009 Edition)

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