The righteous Nephites always had a soft spot in their hearts for their brethren the Lamanites. Zeniff was quick to acknowledge the good qualities of Lamanite society. In this respect, he was like Jacob who noted, the Lamanites…are more righteous than you…their husbands love their wives, and their wives love their husbands; and their husbands and their wives love their children (Jacob 3:5,7).