A Final Attempt at Getting the Brass Plates

Part of: Lehites in Jerusalem and Arabia

• Nephi, putting his trust in the Lord, convinces his brothers to believe the angel and go back.
• Laman and Lemuel are not happy to hear this, but agree to go back with Nephi despite their doubts.
• Night had fallen; Nephi tells his brothers to go hide while he goes exploring.
• As he approaches Laban’s house, Nephi stumbles upon a drunk man lying in the streets. It is Laban.
• Nephi notices Laban’s sword.
• The Spirit tells Nephi to kill Laban.
• Nephi, shocked by the command, does not want to kill anyone.
• The Spirit assures Nephi that Laban’s death is necessary.
• Nephi thinks things through, and remembers the importance of these records.
• Following the Spirit’s orders, Nephi decapitates Laban.

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