Kim was a Jaredite ruler whose lineage is recorded in the Book of Ether. He was the son of Morianton and became the king over the Jaredites during a time of continual governance issues and moral decline among his people. It is documented that Kim’s own brother opposed his reign, leading a rebellion that resulted in Kim being overthrown and placed in bondage (Ether 10:14). The course of Kim’s life altered dramatically as he spent the rest of his days in captivity, an experience undoubtedly marked by personal suffering and adversity.
During this period of his life, Kim fathered children, including a son named Levi. Despite the circumstances of his birth and upbringing in captivity, Levi emerged as a significant figure. In a turn of events, Levi managed to defeat the reigning monarch, who might have been the same brother that had once dethroned and imprisoned Kim. Levi ascended to the throne and notably reigned righteously, contrasting the assumed unrighteous rule of his father (Ether 10:15-16). While Kim’s legacy is overshadowed by the unfortunate outcomes of his rule and the familial strife that characterized his reign, Levi’s success in overcoming these adversities and establishing a just rule stands in stark contrast, reflecting a recurring theme of redemption and the complexities of leadership and ethics within the Jaredite history.