“Shiblon Took Possession of Those Sacred Things Which Had Been Delivered Unto Helaman by Alma”

Alan C. Miner

According to Hugh Nibley, "Shiblon" (Alma 63:1) is a good Arabic name. It means young lion. A very popular name in Israel is Ari, which means lion. [Hugh W. Nibley, Teachings of the Book of Mormon, Semester 3, p. 195]

Alma 63:1 Shiblon took possession of those sacred things which had been delivered unto Helaman by Alma (Nephite Record Keepers) [[Illustration]]: Nephite Record Keepers. Adapted from [Church Educational System, Book of Mormon Student Manual: Religion 121 and 122, 1989, p. 155]

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