Despite his misgivings, Laman agrees to meet with Laban. Laman goes to the house of Laban and asks for the brass plates, which contain Lehi’s family genealogy and sacred writings of the prophets. But Laban, a man of wealth and power, refuses, calls Laman a robber, and threatens to slay him, so Laman flees for… Continue reading Laman Attempts to Obtain the Sacred Records | 1 Nephi 3:9–13
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Laman and Lemuel Bind Nephi | 1 Nephi 18:9–12
Nephi speaks to his brothers, Ishmael’s sons, and their wives and asks them to stop inappropriate behavior for fear they will offend God. Laman and Lemuel become angry with Nephi and bind him with cords. 1 Nephi 18:9–12: 9 And after we had been driven forth before the wind for the space of many days,… Continue reading Laman and Lemuel Bind Nephi | 1 Nephi 18:9–12
Nephi’s Prayer Calms the Storm | 1 Nephi 18:21–22
Nephi is released by his brethren. The Liahona begins to work again. Nephi offers a prayer to the Lord and guides the ship toward the promised land. Based on 1 Nephi 18:21–22: 21 And it came to pass after they had loosed me, behold, I took the compass, and it did work whither I desired… Continue reading Nephi’s Prayer Calms the Storm | 1 Nephi 18:21–22
Lehi’s Family Arrives at the Promised Land | 1 Nephi 18:23 | Book of Mormon
After sailing for many days and enduring contention and strife upon the sea, Lehi’s family arrives at the promised land. Based on 1 Nephi 18:23: 23 And it came to pass that after we had sailed for the space of many days we did arrive at the promised land; and we went forth upon the… Continue reading Lehi’s Family Arrives at the Promised Land | 1 Nephi 18:23 | Book of Mormon
Lehi’s Sons Marry the Daughters of Ishmael | 1 Nephi 16:7–9 | Book of Mormon
In fulfillment of the Lord’s command, the sons of Lehi marry the daughters of Ishmael. Even though the travelers were alone in the desert, the joy and love they shared were a blessing to them all. Based on 1 Nephi 16:7–9: 7 And it came to pass that I, Nephi, took one of the daughters of… Continue reading Lehi’s Sons Marry the Daughters of Ishmael | 1 Nephi 16:7–9 | Book of Mormon
An Angel Appears to Lehi’s Sons | 1 Nephi 3:28–31 | Book of Mormon
Laman and Lemuel want nothing more to do with their father’s request to obtain the brass plates. Angry and frustrated, they rebel against Nephi and Sam and beat their younger brothers with wooden rods––until an angel appears and makes them stop the beating. Based on 1 Nephi 3:28–31: 28 And it came to pass that… Continue reading An Angel Appears to Lehi’s Sons | 1 Nephi 3:28–31 | Book of Mormon
Lehi’s Sons Invite Ishmael’s Family to Join Them | 1 Nephi 7:1–5 | Book of Mormon
The Lord commands Lehi to send his unmarried sons to Jerusalem and invite the family of Ishmael to join them. Ishmael’s daughters can then marry Lehi’s sons in order to increase their family and inherit the land of promise to which the Lord is directing them. Ishmael’s family consents and accompanies Laman, Lemuel, Sam, and… Continue reading Lehi’s Sons Invite Ishmael’s Family to Join Them | 1 Nephi 7:1–5 | Book of Mormon
The Spirit Directs Nephi to Slay Laban | 1 Nephi 4:1–19 | Book of Mormon
Courageously, Nephi returns alone to Jerusalem in search of Laban and the plates. He finds Laban lying drunk in the streets. The Lord commands Nephi to slay Laban; though Nephi has never taken someone’s life before, he obeys. Nephi then dresses in Laban’s clothing and pretends to be Laban so he can obtain the records.… Continue reading The Spirit Directs Nephi to Slay Laban | 1 Nephi 4:1–19 | Book of Mormon
Lehi’s Family Arrives at the Land of Bountiful | 1 Nephi 17:1–6 | Book of Mormon
After an eight–year sojourn in the wilderness, Lehi’s family arrives at a land near the sea that they call “”Bountiful”” because of its abundance of fruit and wild honey. 1 Nephi 17:1–6: 1 And it came to pass that we did again take our journey in the wilderness; and we did travel nearly eastward from that… Continue reading Lehi’s Family Arrives at the Land of Bountiful | 1 Nephi 17:1–6 | Book of Mormon
Nephi Is Filled with the Power of God | 1 Nephi 17:17–55 | Book of Mormon
Laman and Lemuel mock Nephi when they learn he is going to build a ship. Nephi reminds them of God’s beneficent dealings with their ancestors, the children of Israel. He also reminds them that they themselves have seen an angel and that the Lord has spoken to them. As Nephi speaks to his brothers he… Continue reading Nephi Is Filled with the Power of God | 1 Nephi 17:17–55 | Book of Mormon