- Nephi, greatly worried, prays mightily—Jesus answers him, informing him that he will be born the following day.
- That night, the sun goes down, but there is no darkness; many of the non–believers are astounded, and begin believing.
- The whole night passes without any darkness, and a new star appears, all according to prophesy.
- Still, some are unconvinced, while many others are converted and are baptized.
- Some erroneously teach that the law of Moses should not be observed, not understanding that it had not yet been fulfilled.