“Our first encounter with Shiz in the scriptures introduces his insensitivity, for he ‘did slay both women and children, and he did burn the cities.’ (Ether 14:17.)
“We see in the rivalry of Shiz and Coriantumr, as in other Book of Mormon episodes, an awful cycle of family vengeance. Those who are caught up in revenge lose all perspective concerning the sanctity of life.
“Shiz swore to ‘avenge himself upon Coriantumr of the blood of his brother.’ (Ether 14:24.) That Shiz was an intimidating individual is made perfectly clear by the quailing question, ‘Who can stand before the army of Shiz?’ (Ether 14:18.)” (Maxwell, “Three Jaredites,” 9).