“We Have Obtained a Land of Promise a Land Which Is Choice Above All Other Lands”

K. Douglas Bassett

2 Ne. 10:19; 3 Ne. 15:13; 16:16; 20:14, 22; 21:22; D&C 38:17-20; 49:24; Journal of Discourses 1:332-333; Since Cumorah, Nibley, pp. 420-421; refer in this text to 3 Ne. 15:13

“Different portions of the earth have been pointed out by the Almighty, from time to time, to His children, as their everlasting inheritance. As instances—Abraham and his posterity, that were worthy, were promised Palestine, Moab and Ammon—the children of righteous Lot—were promised a portion not far from the boundaries of the twelve tribes. The meek among the Jaredites, together with a remnant of the tribe of Joseph, were promised the great western continent… . In the resurrection, the meek of all ages and nations will be restored to that portion of the earth previously promised to them. And thus, all the different portions of the earth have been and will be disposed of to the lawful heirs… .” (Orson Pratt, Journal of Discourses 1:332-333)

Latter-Day Commentary on the Book of Mormon

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