Zeniff’s Reign in Lehi–Nephi and Shilom

Part of: Recolonization of the Land of Nephi

• Zeniff’s people inhabit the land.
• Tensions arise between the people of Zeniff and the Lamanites.
• A battle breaks out between the two groups, but Zeniff’s people, due to their faith, are victorious with a 3043 to 279 casualty ratio. 
• A period of reconstruction follows, in which Zeniff’s people strengthen their military and industrial powers; twenty two years pass in peace and prosperity.
• King Laman dies, and his son assumes the throne. 
• The new king has sinister plans for the people of Zeniff.
• Zeniff dispatches spies to learn of the Lamanites’ plans.
• Zeniff makes preparations for war.
• Zeniff tells his people the truth about the Lamanites regarding their history and political culture.
• The Lamanites begin an attack. 
• Zeniff fights back, and is victorious.

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