The story of Shule is one of revolutions and radical changes. Corihor had, it appears, united the two countries of Moron and Nehor, the latter being the land where his wife's family resided (v. 4). Also, he had moved the Capital of Moron to the City of Nehor, and here his father, Kib, was a prisoner of war.
In his advanced age, while he was in captivity, Kib became the father of a boy whom he named Shule, a word which in all probability is related to the Hebrew shaal, meaning to ask for, and therefore, meaning, a son asked for, a child of prayer.
Years later, when Shule was old enough to take an interest in public affairs, he felt that it was his calling to force his brother to change his unnatural conduct. He began by gathering together, at a Hill called Ephraim, 2 "molten out of a hill." Properly equipped, they attacked the usurper in the City of Nehor, deposed him and restored the kingdom to their aged father who had been legally elected king.
Kib, however, feeling the weight of years, and the effect of his captivity, declined the responsibility, and placed the reigns of government in the steady hands of his son's rule. Shule was a righteous judge, and again the people prospered. He also led a happy life and was blessed with many sons and daughters. But his happiest day was, undoubtedly, that on which he could welcome his repentant brother, Corihor, to the family circle and entrust him with some office of responsibility and influence.
Corihor had many children. Two of his sons, Noah and Cohor, rebelled against King Shule, their uncle, and Corihor, their father. Noah was the leader of the secession. Soon he had all his brothers and many of the people on his side. Then he began hostilities. Success seemed to follow his banners. He gained control over the government of the land of their first inheritance. Next, the King, Shule, fell into the hands of Noah and was carried, a captive, into the Land of Mormon. However, that was the end of the career of Noah. He was slain by the sons of Shule, who was set free and again established on the throne in his own kingdom. But there were now two kingdoms; Shule was acknowledged ruler of one, and Cohor, the son of Noah, of the other. The people of Shule prospered exceedingly, with the result that Cohor, when he again began hostilities, was defeated and slain.
Cohor had a son whose name was Nimrod. He took a course different from that of his father. He voluntarily gave up his office to Shule. Thus the breach between the two countries was healed and peace was established.