“Therefore They Took Upon Themselves the Name of Nephi”

Joseph F. McConkie, Robert L. Millet

The citizenry of Mosiah’s kingdom consisted of a union of Nephites and Mulekites. Though the Mulekites were more numerous (verse 2), they chose to call themselves Nephites. See also Jacob 1:9-11.

Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 2

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