“After the Death of Nephi”

Jana Reiss

It’s now fifty-five years after Lehi brought his family out of Jerusalem, and Jacob, one of the sons who had been born in the wilderness, assumes leadership after Nephi’s death. Unfortunately, his first great speech to the Nephites has to be something of a jeremiad, as they are beginning to slip into sin and pride.

The Book of Mormon: Selections Annotated & Explained

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