“Behold They Had Willfully Rebelled Against Their God”

Brant Gardner

Mormon remains in Zarahemla.

[the land was cursed for their sake]: “for their sake” in this case should more probably be translated “because of them,” rather than the connotation of “for their benefit.” This is the revoking of the foundational promise. When that promise of protection is gone, it is the same as cursing the land, and the enemies of the people of Nephi will now have more power over the people of Nephi.

Multidimensional Commentary on the Book of Mormon

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