“En’s Shoulders Which Was Grievous to Be Borne”

Alan C. Miner

Ether 10:5-7 describes the reign of Riplakish. Note how his wickedness was duplicated by wicked King Noah (see Mosiah 11). The following are characteristics of both kings:

Characteristics Riplakish Noah

Very immoral Ether 10:5 Mosiah 11:2

Taxed the people heavily Ether 10:5 Mosiah 11:3

Built spacious buildings Ether 10:6 Mosiah 11:8

Glutted himself on the work of others Ether 10:7 Mosiah 11:6

Killed by his own people Ether 10:8 Mosiah 19:20

[Book of Mormon Student Manual, Religion 121 and 122, p. 141]

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