“They Got Gain According to Their Employ”

D. Kelly Ogden, Andrew C. Skinner

Further comments about the role of judges in society and their remuneration leads to an editorial comment (perhaps Mormon’s) about the system of Nephite coinage. It may have been added so that any charges about individuals taking advantage of society could be answered. Later on Korihor accused the leaders of the Nephites of glutting themselves upon the labors of the people. Those so accused, like Alma, could answer precisely. “The laborer is worthy of his hire” (D&C 31:5; 84:79; 106:3).

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