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This list is intended as a compendium of individuals mentioned in the Book of Mormon.
Notation
[edit]Names with superscripts (e.g., Nephi1) are generally numbered according to the index in the LDS scripture, the Book of Mormon[1] (with minor changes). Missing indices indicate people in the index who are not in the Book of Mormon; for instance, Aaron1 is the biblical Aaron, brother of Moses.
- Bold type indicates the person was an important religious figure, such as a prophet or a missionary.
- Italic type indicates the person was a king, chief judge or other ruler.
- Underlined type indicates the person was a historian or record keeper; one whose writing (abridged or not) is included in The Book of Mormon.
- Combined typefaces indicate combined roles. For example, bold italic indicates an individual was both a religious and secular leader.
A
[edit]- Aaron2, descendant of Jaredite king Heth2 , in line of kingly succession, who spent his life in captivity.[2]
- Aaron3, Nephite and formerly rebellious second son of Mosiah2, who after conversion refused the throne and became successful missionary. Instrumental in converting father of Lamoni. Brother to Ammon3, Omner, and Himni.[3]
- Aaron4, Lamanite king who attacked Mormon2 with a larger army, but lost (c. AD 330).[4]
- Abinadi, Nephite prophet sent to people of Lehi-Nephi. Instrumental in conversion of Alma1. Prophesied to Noah3, then was burned to death (c. 150 BC).[5]
- Abinadom, son of Chemish and father of Amaleki1, a Nephite historian and warrior.[6]
- Abish, Lamanite woman converted following her father's vision, and a servant of Lamoni's wife.[7]
- Aha, Nephite military officer and son of Zoram2 who went into Lamanite territory to recover captives (c. 80 BC).[8]
- Ahah, son of Seth2, and an iniquitous Jaredite king who led a short life.[9]
- Akish, wicked Jaredite son of Kimnor, who worked in secret combinations. Obtained kingdom by slaying Jared3.[10]
- Alma1, known as "Alma the Elder". Nephite prophet and former priest of Noah3, converted by Abinadi. After pleading Abinadi's case, was cast out and fled from place to place to escape king's priests. In the wilderness, repented, reestablished church, preached, and baptized 204 souls at the Waters of Mormon. Led many followers, but declined kingship. In Helam, surrendered to Lamanites, oppressed by Noahide priest Amulon, delivered through faith, then fled to Zarahemla where he met Mosiah2. Instrumental in conversion of Limhi (c. 173-91 BC).[11]
- Alma2, son of Alma1, known as "Alma the Younger". Nephite prophet and first chief judge. After seeking to destroy Church with sons of Mosiah2, saw an angel who struck them dumb. Converted, he taught the people and was later appointed chief judge and high priest. During reign, sentenced Nehor, led Nephite army, slew Amlici, baptized many, mourned wickedness in the church, and resigned judgment seat to Nephihah. Preached in Gideon, Zarahemla, Melek, and Ammonihah, where he was reviled. Angelic visitation brought him to Amulek, with whom he went out to preach. Accused by Zeezrom and questioned by Antionah. The people, angered, sought his death and that of other believers. Imprisoned with Amulek, where their prayers broke prison walls. Healed Zeezrom, continued preaching, and encountered and confronted anti-Christ Korihor. Advised Moroni2 on military strategy. Continued preaching and prophesying until end of his life (c. 100-73 BC).[12]
- Amaleki1, Nephite record keeper, son of Abinadom, who delivered the plates to Benjamin (c. 130 BC).[13]
- Amaleki2, Nephite explorer (c. 121 BC), brother of Ammon2, and a seeker of Zeniff's people.[14]
- Amalickiah, Nephite traitor and elder brother of Ammoron, who lead a revolt against Helaman2 and angered Moroni1. After poisoning Lehonti and killing king of the Lamanites3, became king and warred with Nephites. Killed by Teancum (c. 70 BC).[15]
- Amaron, Nephite record keeper and son of Omni.[16]
- Aminadab, Nephite dissenter living among Lamanites. Reconverted by Nephi2 and Lehi4, whom he testified were conversing with angels (c. 30 BC).[17]
- Amgid (/ˈæmɡɪd/),[18] Jaredite king overthrown by Com2.[19]
- Aminadi, descendant of Nephi1 and ancestor of Amulek, who interpreted writing on wall of the temple, written by the finger of God.[20]
- Amlici, Nephite dissenter who became leader of dissenters, and was slain by Alma2 in battle (c. 87 BC).[21]
- Ammah, Nephite missionary, companion of Aaron3 and Muloki, who preached at Ani-Anti and Middoni.[22]
- Ammaron, Nephite record keeper, brother of Amos2. Told Mormon2 how and when to hide plates (c. AD 306).[23]
- Ammon1, also called Ben-Ammi, son of the Biblical Lot, the children of whom Isaiah1 (as quoted by Jacob2) prophesied will obey the stem of Jesse.[24]
- Ammon2, a Mulekite descendant and leader of a Nephite expedition from Zarahemla to land of Nephi, who lead Limhi and his people to freedom (c. 121 BC).[25]
- Ammon3, formerly rebellious son of Mosiah2 and brother to Aaron3, Omner, and Himni.[26] After refusing kingship, he became a missionary to Lamanites who converted Lamoni, his wife, and many of his people, none of whom ever fell away. Though attacked by non-believers, he could not be slain. In Middoni, freed his brethren from prison, and later helped Anti-Nephi-Lehies migrate to Zarahemla, then to land of Jershon. As high priest over Ammonites, he banished the antichrist Korihor. Joined Alma2 on a mission to Zoramites where they were astonished to discover the Rameumptom (c. 100 BC).[27]
- Ammoron, Nephite traitor, brother of Amalickiah and descendant of Zoram, who engaged in angry correspondence with Moroni1. King of the Lamanites after Amalickiah's death, then killed by Teancum (c. 66-61 BC).[28]
- Amnigaddah, son of Aaron2, and a captive Jaredite, in line of kingly succession.[29]
- Amnor, Nephite spy in Amlicite campaign (c. 87 BC).[30]
- Amoron, Nephite from fifth century AD (c. AD 380–400), who was a contemporary and subordinate of the prophet and army commander Mormon. During final war between Lamanites and Nephites, Amoron reported to Mormon.[31]
- Amos2, son of Nephi4, a Nephite record keeper (c. AD 110–194).[32]
- Amos3, son of Amos2, Nephite record keeper who passed record to Ammaron (c. AD 194–306).[33]
- Amulek, Nephite son of Giddonah1, who was visited by an angel, converted by and a missionary companion of Alma2, and caused prison walls to tumble.[34]
- Amulon, wicked leader of priests of Noah3 at time of king Laman3, who was later made king and threatened believers with death.[35]
- Anti-Nephi-Lehi, brother of Lamoni, king over converted Lamanites, who counseled with Ammon3.[36]
- Antiomno, Lamanite king of land of Middoni and friend to Lamoni, who imprisoned the missionaries Aaron3, Muloki, and Ammah.[37]
- Antionah, chief ruler in Ammonihah who inquired of Alma2 about nature of immortality.[38]
- Antionum, Nephite commander lost in final battle at Cumorah (c. AD 385).[39]
- Antipus, Nephite commander in city of Judea who battled Lamanites with Helaman2 and stripling warriors (c. 65 BC).[40]
- Archeantus (/ˌɑːrkiˈæntəs/),[41] Nephite soldier, one of three "choice men" (Moroni 9) slain in battle (c. AD 375).[42][43]
B
[edit]- Benjamin, known as King Benjamin, Nephite prophet and king whose life and teachings comprise much of first six chapters of Book of Mosiah (c. 150 BC).[44]
- Brother of Amaleki1 (unnamed), and son of Abinadom, who participated in both expeditions to Land of Nephi, along with Zeniff.[45] At least one writer argues that this individual might be same person as the prophet Abinadi.[46]
- Brothers of Amulon (unnamed), perhaps metaphorical brothers (comprising priests of Noah3), who taught language of Nephi1 to Lamanites by order of King Laman3.[47]
- Brother of Jared2, (also Mahonri Moriancumer),[48][49][50] Jaredite prophet and most prominent person in account given in early chapters of Book of Ether.[51]
- Brother of Kim (unnamed), who rebelled against Kim and subjected him and his descendants to captivity.[52]
- Brother of Shiblom1 (and presumably, son of Com2), who ordered death of all the prophets.[53]
C
[edit]- Captain Moroni, see Moroni1
- Cezoram, eighth Nephite chief judge (c. 30 BC), preceded by Nephi2, son of Helaman, and succeeded by his son, and eventually by Seezoram. (Cezoram and Seezoram are two different people and should not be confused with one another).[54]
- Chemish, record keeper and brother of Amaron.[55]
- Cohor1, son of Corihor1 and brother of Noah2, an unrighteous early Jaredite king. He joined his brother Noah2, with "all his brethren and many of the people" to establish a rival kingdom to Shule's (Ether 7:15). No further references are made, but he seems to have been influential, as his brother Noah2 later names son after him (Ether 7:20) and name is passed down to end of Jaredite lineage (Ether 13:17).[56]
- Cohor2, son of Noah2, father of Nimrod, wicked early Jaredite king slain by Shule.[57]
- Cohor3, late Jaredite mentioned only as father of fair [tragic] sons and daughters.[58]
- Com1 (/koʊm/),[59] righteous early Jaredite king, son of Coriantum1 and father of Heth1; dethroned by his son[60]
- Com2, righteous late Jaredite king who drew away half to kingdom, then battled against Amgid for remainder of kingdom; fought in vain against robbers.[61]
- Corianton (/ˌkɒriˈæntən/),[62] son of Alma2 (and younger brother to Helaman2 and Shiblon), Nephite missionary after he repented of chasing after the harlot Isabel (c. 74 BC).[63]
- Coriantor, late Jaredite in line of kingship, son of Moron, father of Ether. Although his father had been king, Coriantor "dwelt in captivity all his days".[64]
- Coriantum1, righteous early Jaredite king, son of Emer, a city builder who married in old age.[65]
- Coriantum2, captive middle Jaredite in line of kingly succession, son of Amnigaddah.[66]
- Coriantumr1, early Jaredite, son of king Omer and brother of Emer, who restored kingdom to his father.[67]
- Coriantumr2, last Jaredite king, last Jaredite survivor who fought Shared and warred against Gilead, Lib2, and Shiz. Lived 9 months with people of Zarahemla (c. 130 BC).[68]
- Coriantumr3, Nephite apostate, commander of Lamanite forces, who slew Pacumeni (c. 50 BC).[69]
- Corihor1, early Jaredite and rebel son of Kib (and brother to Shule), who later repented of his rebellion. Fathered Noah2 and Cohor1, both of whom then rebelled against him.[70]
- Corihor2, late Jaredite mentioned only as father of fair [tragic] sons and daughters.[58] (Not to be confused with the anti-Christ Korihor.)
- Corom (/ˈkɔːrəm/),[71] middle Jaredite king, son of Levi2, who did good for his people and fathered many children.[72]
- Cumenihah (/ˌkuːməˈnaɪhɑː/),[73] Nephite commander lost in final battle at Cumorah (c. AD 385).[39]
D
[edit]- Daughter of Jared3 (unnamed), who sought to save her father's kingdom and kill Omer, and who married Akish and conspired with him and others to instigate secret combinations (c. 63 BC).[74]
E
[edit]- Emer (/ˈiːmər/),[75] early Jaredite king and son of Omer, who had a peaceful, prosperous reign and executed righteous judgment.[76]
- Emron (/ˈɛmrɒn/),[77] Nephite soldier, one of three "choice men" slain in battle (c. AD 375).[42],[43]
- Enos2, son of Jacob2, a Nephite prophet and record keeper, narrator of Book of Enos, who prayed morning to night to receive remission of sins.[78]
- Esrom (/ˈɛzrəm/),[79] early Jaredite, son of Omer and brother to Coriantumr1, who fought their brother Jared3 to return kingdom to his father.[80]
- Ethem, wicked later Jaredite king, descendant of Ahah, whose people hardened their hearts.[81]
- Ether, descendant of Coriantor and last great Jaredite prophet. Namesake of Book of Ether. Made his record on 24 gold plates. Prophesied at time of Coriantumr2 but was rejected. Hid in a cave from which he viewed final destruction of Jaredites, after which, finished and hid record.[82]
- Ezias (/iːˈzaɪəs/),[83] ancient prophet who testified in same manner as Zenock, Isaiah1, and Jeremiah, argued by Reynolds[84] to be same as the Esaias[85],[86] who lived in days of Abraham.[87]
G
[edit]- Gadianton, a Nephite dissenter and chief of Gadianton robbers (c. 50 BC). Flattered Kiskumen to become leader of robber band, but after failing to kill Helaman3, fled to the wilderness. Later conspired in murder of chief judge Cezoram and his son, received secret oaths and covenants from the devil, and nearly destroyed Nephites.[88]
- Gazelem, a seer (or, alternatively, a seer stone) prepared by God to see secret works of darkness.[89],[90]
- Gid, Nephite military officer and chief captain over band appointed to guard prisoners. Reported to Helaman2 the death and escape of rebellious prisoners, and took part in a strategy to capture Lamanite cities (c. 63 BC).[91]
- Giddianhi (/ˌɡɪdiˈænhaɪ/),[92] chief of Gadianton robbers who arrogantly demanded Nephite lands from Lachoneus1, then commanded followers to go to battle against Nephites. Defeated and slain (c. AD 16–21).[93]
- Giddonah1 (/ɡɪˈdoʊnɑː/),[94] Amulek's father and son of Ishmael3, named as Amulek's authority for preaching to people of Ammonihah.[95]
- Giddonah2, high priest and chief judge in Gideon who was challenged by the anti-Christ Korihor (c. 75 BC).[96]
- Gideon, Nephite patriot and counselor to king Limhi. A strong man who fought King Noah3, but spared his life. Later sent men into the wilderness to search for Noah3 and his priests, counselled with Limhi regarding dealings with Lamanite king, proposed a plan for escaping from Lamanites, taught in the Church, and withstood the anti-Christ Nehor, but was slain by Nehor. A valley and a city were named after him (c. 145-91 BC).[97]
- Gidgiddonah (/ˌɡɪdɡɪˈdoʊnɑː/),[98] Nephite commander slain with his 10,000 at battle of Cumorah (c. AD 385).[99]
- Gidgiddoni, Nephite commander, prophet, and judge appointed by Lachoneus1 to lead forces against followers of Gadianton robber Giddianhi. Gidgiddoni refused the people’s petition for offensive campaign, stockpiled weapons, and defeated the robbers when attacked. His campaign established a great peace. (c. AD 16).[100]
- Gilead, brother of Shared, who slew part of army of Coriantumr2 when they were drunk, and took over Coriantumr2's throne.[101]
- Gilgah (/ˈɡɪlɡɑː/),[102] second son of Jared2, an early Jaredite who walked humbly before God and refused kingship.[103]
- Gilgal, Nephite commander lost in final battle at Cumorah (c. AD 385).[39]
H
[edit]- Hagoth, Nephite ship builder, curious man who built ships to find those who went northward. Some of the ships disappeared and were never heard from again (c. 55 BC).[104]
- Hearthom, righteous early Jaredite king and son of Lib1, who lost kingdom after 24 years and fell into captivity.[105]
- Helam (/ˈhiːləm/),[106] convert from people of Noah2 and first of those baptized by Alma1 (c. 147 BC).[107] Likely namesake of city and land of Helam.[108],[109]
- Helaman1, third son of King Benjamin (c. 130 BC), brother of Mosiah2 and Helorum. Taught by their father to read the writings in their original language.[110]
- Helaman2, eldest son of Alma2, prophet and military commander. Maintained records, prophesied Nephite destruction, preached and baptized many, and reestablished church. Persuaded Ammonites to keep their oath to lay down arms, and was followed into battle by 2,000 of their young stripling sons. With help of Antipus, defeated Lamanites by means of decoy. Corresponded with Moroni1 and Ammoron. After battles, returned to Zarahemla where he continued to preach until his death. (c. 74-56 BC).[111]
- Helaman3, eldest son of Helaman2 and sixth Nephite chief judge. Received records from Shiblon and was appointed a judge. Kishkumen's plot to murder him failed because of the intervention of a servant. Lived righteously and fathered Nephi2 and Lehi4 (c. 53 BC).[112]
- Helem (/ˈhiːlɛm/),[113] brother of Ammon2 and a seeker of people of Zeniff.[114]
- Helorum (/hiːˈlɔːrəm/),[115] second son of King Benjamin (c. 130 BC), brother of Mosiah2 and Helaman1. Mentioned by name in only one verse,[116] but was addressed with his brothers by King Benjamin. Taught by their father to read the writings in their original language.[110]
- Hem (/hɛm/),[117] brother of Ammon2 and a seeker of people of Zeniff.[114]
- Heth1, unrighteous early Jaredite king and son of Com1, who rebelled and brought about famine.[118]
- Heth2, middle Jaredite in line of kingly succession, and son of Hearthom, who lived in captivity all his days.[119]
- Himni, youngest son of Mosiah2, unbeliever who tried to destroy the Church, was converted by an angel, and traveled through Zarahemla with brothers to repair injuries they had done. Left in charge of the Church when Alma2 and companions began their missionary journey (c. 100-74 BC).[26]
I
[edit]- Isabel, harlot in land of Siron who stole many hearts, and who was chased after by Corianton (c. 75 BC).[120]
- Isaiah1, Hebrew prophet extensively quoted by Nephi1,[121] Jacob2,[122] Abinadi,[123] and the resurrected Jesus Christ[124] (c. 800 BC).[125]
- Isaiah2, one of twelve Nephite disciples chosen by the resurrected Jesus Christ.[126] Taught multitude, prayed, encircled by fire, among either nine taken up into heavens or three allowed to remain (c. AD 34).[127]
- Ishmael2, an Ephraimite from Jerusalem who travelled with his household into the wilderness with families of Lehi1 and Zoram1. Father of sons and daughters who married travelling companions and often rebelled.[128]
- Ishmael3, grandfather of Amulek, in his line of authority for preaching to people of Ammonihah.[129]
J
[edit]- Jacob1, Biblical patriarch and an ancestor of Lehi1, whose name was found on brass plates of Laban, whose words were cited by Moroni1,[130] and whose house is referenced frequently in the Book of Mormon.[131]
- Jacob2, righteous fifth son of Lehi1, a Nephite prophet and record keeper. Accompanied brother Nephi1 into wilderness, consecrated as priest and teacher, quoted Isaiah1, saw destruction of Jerusalem in vision, and was given the small plates where he recorded spiritual things. Confounded Sherem and later gave plates to his son Enos2 (c. 599 BC).[132]
- Jacob3, Nephite apostate and Zoramite captain, who left city Mulek to fight decoy set by Teancum, was surprised by army of Lehi3, and thereby lost command of city to Moroni1. Killed in ensuring battle (c. 64 BC).[133]
- Jacob4, Nephite apostate who was chosen king by secret combination. Seeing he was outnumbered, commanded his people to flee and establish kingdom in north. His city, Jacobugath, was burned (c. AD 29-30).[134]
- Jacom, first son of Jared2. Early Jaredite who walked humbly before God and refused kingship.[103]
- Jared2, founder and righteous first leader of Jaredites. Came from Tower of Babel with brother and friends. Father to Jacom, Gilgah, Mahah, Orihah, and eight daughters. Asked brother to pray that their language not be confounded. After landing in new world, argued against a monarchy, but relented in the face of people's resistance. Record was explicated by Moroni2.[135]
- Jared3, son of Omer and brother of Emer and Coriantumr1, an unrighteous early Jaredite king who seized kingdom from his father, lost it, then worked in secret combinations with Akish and his daughter to regain kingdom. Slain by Akish's band.[136]
- Jarom, son or descendant of Enos2 and father of Omni. Nephite record keeper and primary author of Book of Jarom who saw many wars and grieved over stiff-neckedness of Lamanites. Contrasted their blood-thirsty ways with the well-being of his own people (c. 399–361 BC).[137]
- Jeneum (/ˈdʒɛniəm/),[138] Nephite commander lost in final battle at Cumorah (c. AD 385).[39]
- Jeremiah2, one of twelve Nephite disciples chosen by the resurrected Jesus Christ.[126] Taught multitude, prayed, encircled by fire, among either nine taken up into heavens or three allowed to remain (c. AD 34).[127]
- Jesus Christ, Savior and Redeemer, who appeared as a resurrected Being to the Nephite people, taught and blessed them. Prophesied of by name and by titles throughout the Lehite diaspora until his appearance (c. 34 AD).[139]
- Jonas1, son of Nephi3, and one of twelve Nephite disciples chosen by the resurrected Jesus Christ.[126] Taught multitude, prayed, encircled by fire, among either nine taken up into the heavens or three allowed to remain (c. AD 34).[127]
- Jonas2, one of twelve Nephite disciples chosen by the resurrected Jesus Christ.[126] Taught multitude, prayed, encircled by fire, among either nine taken up into the heavens or three allowed to remain (c. AD 34).[127]
- Joseph2, sixth son of Lehi1 who followed his brother Nephi1 into the wilderness and was a just and holy man (c. 595 BC).[140]
- Josh, Nephite commander lost in final battle at Cumorah (c. AD 385).[39]
K
[edit]- Kib, righteous early Jaredite king and father of Corihor1, who took him into captivity, and Shule, who freed him and restored him to his throne.[141]
- Kim, rebellious Jaredite king and son of Morianton1, who was taken into captivity by his own brother.[142]
- Kimnor (/ˈkɪmnɔːr/),[143] early Jaredite, father of Akish.[144]
- King Benjamin (see Benjamin)
- King of the Lamanites1 (unnamed), who subjugated Limhi and his people. Slain during battle with people of Limhi (c. 121 BC).[145]
- King of the Lamanites2 (unnamed), who was father of Lamoni, and who was converted by Aaron3 (c. 90 BC).[146]
- King of the Lamanites3 (unnamed), who was slain by Amalickiah's servant (c. 72 BC).[147]
- King of the Lamanites4(unnamed), to whom Nephite dissenters appealed (c. 38 BC).[148]
- King of the Lamanites5 (possibly Aaron4, or his unnamed successor), who sent an epistle to Mormon (c. 360 AD).[149]
- Kish, middle Jaredite king about whom little is known; father of Lib1 and son of Corom, two righteous kings.[150]
- Kishkumen, co-founder of Gadianton robbers. Secretly murdered Pahoran2 and escaped justice because of secret combinations. His plan to kill Helaman3 was foiled, leading to his murder.[151]
- Korihor, antichrist who was successful in Zarahemla and Gideon, but was run out of Jershon. Debated Giddonah2 and Alma2, was struck dumb, then trodden down by Zoramites. (c. 74 BC).[152]
- Kumen (/ˈkuːmən/),[153] one of twelve Nephite disciples chosen by the resurrected Jesus Christ.[126] Taught multitude, prayed, encircled by fire, among either nine taken up into the heavens or three allowed to remain (c. AD 34).[127]
- Kumenonhi (/ˌkuːməˈnɒnhaɪ/),[154] one of twelve Nephite disciples chosen by the resurrected Jesus Christ.[126] Taught multitude, prayed, encircled by fire, among either nine taken up into the heavens or three allowed to remain (c. AD 34).[127]
L
[edit]- Laban, custodian of the brass plates who refused to turn them over to sons of Lehi1, and confiscated their riches when they attempted to purchase the plates. Slain by Nephi1, who used Laban's sword as a model for others (c. 600 BC).[155]
- Lachoneus1, eleventh known Nephite chief judge, who received a threatening epistle from Giddianhi (the robber leader), then gathered his people and prepared fortifications. Prophesied and called his people to repentance. Appointed Gidgiddoni as commander of Nephites. After battles and ending of a siege, peace ensued (c. AD 1).[156]
- Lachoneus2, son of Lachoneus1, twelfth known (and last) Nephite chief judge whose people became proud and wicked (c. AD 29–30).[157]
- Lamah (/ˈleɪmə/),[158] Nephite commander lost in final battle at Cumorah (c. AD 385).[39]
- Laman1, rebellious eldest son of Lehi1 and brother to Lemuel, Sam, Nephi1, Jacob 2, and Joseph2. Travelled into the wilderness with his family, murmured against his father and his younger brother Nephi1, failed to obtain brass plates from Laban, smote brothers, stirred up Lemuel and sons of Ishmael1 to kill Nephi1, chastised by an angel, and brought generational curse upon own family and followers, who were named Lamanites after him (c. 600 BC).[159]
- Laman2, Lamanite king and father of Laman3. Deceived Zeniff and stirred up his people against him (c. 200 B.C.).[160]
- Laman3, son of Laman2 and a king of the Lamanites, who appointed Amulon to power, then subjugated him (c. 178 BC).[161]
- Laman4, Nephite soldier sought out by Moroni1 because he was a direct descendant of Laman1 and former servant of the Lamanite king slain by Amalickiah's servant. Enticed Lamanite guards to drunkenness, thereby allowing Nephite prisoners to escape city of Gid (c. 178 BC).[162]
- Lamoni, descendant of Ishmael1 and a Lamanite king dramatically converted by Ammon3. While being taught by Ammon3 he fell to the earth, as did his wife, overcome by Spirit. Their revival lead to conversion of many. Accompanied Ammon3 to Middoni to free the prisoners there — during which journey he met his father, who threatened to kill them both, but who was later converted. Upon return, taught his people, built synagogues, and counseled in defense of Anti-Nephi-Lehies (c. 178 BC).[163]
- Leader (unnamed), bloodthirsty head of first of two expeditions returning to Land of Nephi, which expeditions are described in books of Omni[164] and Mosiah[165], and both of which included Zeniff (c. 200 BC).
- Lehi1, Hebrew prophet who led family and followers to promised land in western hemisphere (c. 600 BC). Father of Laman1, Lemuel, Nephi1, Sam, Jacob2, Joseph2, and several daughters. Recipient of the Liahona[166]. His visions[167] foretold major divisions described throughout the Book of Mormon. When his son Nephi1 broke his bow and family went hungry, murmured against God, but repented and continued prophesying to end of his life.[168]
- Lehi2, son of Zoram2 who went with his father and brother Aha to rescue their captured brethren (c. 81 BC).[169]
- Lehi3, Nephite military commander (possibly same as Lehi2), who assisted Moroni1 in defeating Lamanites, became chief captain over city of Noah, took command of city of Mulek, fought alongside Teancum, and assisted Moronihah1 (c. 74 BC).[170]
- Lehi4, Nephite missionary, younger son of Helaman3, who with brothers Nephi2 and Moronihah1, was instrumental in converting 8,000 Lamanites. In land of Nephi he and his brother were cast into prison, protected by a pillar of fire, conversed with angels, brought down prison walls, and with faith wrought change upon Lamanites (c. 45 BC).[171]
- Lehonti (/liːˈhɒntaɪ/),[172] Lamanite officer who was lured into trap by Amalickiah and poisoned (c. 72 BC).[173]
- Lemuel, rebellious second son of Lehi1 and brother to Laman1, Sam, Nephi1, Jacob 2, and Joseph2. Travelled into the wilderness with his family, murmured against his father and his younger brother Nephi1, failed to obtain brass plates from Laban, smote brothers, stirred up Lemuel and sons of Ishmael1 to kill Nephi1, was chastised by an angel, became follower of Laman1, thereby bringing a generational curse upon own family (c. 600 BC).[174]
- Levi2, middle Jaredite king and son of Kim, who fought his way out of captivity and ruled justly.[175]
- Lib1 (/lɪb/),[176] righteous middle Jaredite king and son of Kish, who rid land of serpents and became a great hunter.[177]
- Lib2, wicked late Jaredite king who fought Coriantumr2 for control of kingdom, worked in secret combinations, and murdered Gilead. Lib2 was largest man in his kingdom.[178]
- Limhah (/ˈlɪmhɑː/),[179] Nephite commander lost in final battle at Cumorah (c. AD 385).[39]
- Limher, Nephite spy in Amlicite campaign (c. 87 BC).[30]
- Limhi, righteous son of Noah3, and third and final Nephite king in land of Lehi-Nephi. While in bondage to Lamanites — and after three unsuccessful rebellions — encountered Ammon1 and his brethren, learned their good news from Zarahemla, and shared with them record of Zeniff. Invited them to preach to his people, then planned their joint escape on advice of Gideon. Taught and baptized by Alma1, and joined people of king Mosiah2, to whom he gave the 24 gold plates of Jaredite prophet Ether (c. 121 BC).[180]
- Luram (/ˈlʊərəm/),[181] Nephite soldier, one of three "choice men" (Moroni 9) slain in battle (c. AD 375).[42][43]
M
[edit]- Mahah, third son of Jared2, an early Jaredite who walked humbly before God and refused kingship.[103]
- Manti, Nephite spy in Amlicite campaign (c. 87 BC).[30]
- Mathoni (/məˈθoʊnaɪ/),[182] brother of Mathonihah, and one of twelve Nephite disciples chosen by the resurrected Jesus Christ.[126] Taught multitude, prayed, encircled by fire, among either nine taken up into the heavens or three allowed to remain (c. AD 34).[127]
- Mathonihah (/ˌmæθoʊˈnaɪhɑː/),[183] brother of Mathoni, and one of twelve Nephite disciples chosen by the resurrected Jesus Christ.[126] Taught multitude, prayed, encircled by fire, among either nine taken up into the heavens or three allowed to remain (c. AD 34).[127]
- Morianton1 (/ˌmɒriˈæntən/),[184] just Jaredite king in lineage of Ether, a descendant of Riplakish, and father of Kim and at least one other son. Eased burden of the people, though he himself was cut off from God.[185]
- Morianton2, founder of Nephite city of Morianton, Nephite traitor and ruler of people of Morianton, instigator of Lehi-Morianton border dispute. Sought to invade land of Lehi, but when he beat one of his maid servants, she fled to tell Moroni1 of his plans. During ensuing battle, slain by Teancum and army was taken captive (c. 68 BC).[186]
- Mormon1, father of Mormon2 and a descendant of Nephi1 (c. AD 322). [187]
- Mormon2, abridger and keeper of Nephite record, military commander, historian. Visited by Ammaron at age 10 and instructed to take record from the hill Shim when 24 years old. Following year, taken south by his father to Zarahemla. At age 15 received theophany and, being large in stature, appointed military leader over Nephites. Repeatedly withdrew in face of combined forces of Lamanites and robbers; attributed military losses to wickedness of Nephites. At age 24 retrieved buried plates and began work of recording. Resigned leadership, witnessed near total destruction of his people, buried the large plates, and turned over small plates to Moroni2 (c. AD 333).[188]
- Moron, late Jaredite king[189] who reigned during a time of great wickedness and turmoil, and was himself wicked. Lost half his kingdom for many years because of a rebellion and, after regaining kingdom, was completely overthrown and lived out his life in captivity. Grandfather of the prophet Ether.[190]
- Moroni1, known as Captain Moroni, Nephite military commander. Took command of all Nephite armies at age 25. Equipped followers sufficiently to intimidate Lamanites armies, who fled. Sent out spies and sought prophetic advice from Alma2 to defend liberty, lands, and Church. Engaged in largely successful military campaigns against larger armies. Demanded surrender of Zerahemnah, who refused, and was scalped during an attempted attack. Upon learning of Amalickiah’s dissent, raised title of liberty to inspire steadfastness. Cut off enemy troops. Put to death those who continued to rebel. Rebuilt city of Ammonihah and fortified cities to repel attack. Ended rebellion of Morianton2. Contended with authoritarian king-men, reinforced Teancum's troops, wounded while retaking Mulek, and sent Laman4 to retake Gid by decoy. Corresponded with Pahoran1, with whom he retook city of Nephihah, raising standard of liberty wherever he went. Yielded command of army to Moronihah1 before his death. (c. 99-56 BC).[191]
- Moroni2, son of Mormon2, Nephite prophet.
- Moronihah1, son of Moroni1, Nephite general (c. 60 BC).
- Moronihah2, Nephite general who perished at final battle of Cumorah, along with his ten-thousand (c. AD 385).[39]
- Mosiah1, Nephite prophet and king of land of Zarahemla, who had gift of interpretation. Father of King Benjamin (c. 200 BC).[192]
- Mosiah2, eldest son of King Benjamin, Nephite prophet and king, and also a seer who could translate by means of interpreters.[193] He and his brothers taught by their father to read the writings in their original language.[110] Near end of his life, advocated for an end of monarchy and adoption of judges; he was therefore last of the Nephite kings. Among accomplishments was establishment of a permanent system of measures. His once wayward sons (Aaron3, Ammon3, Himni, and Omner) converted and become influential missionaries (c. 154-91 BC).[194]
- Mulek, son of Jewish king Zedekiah1.
- Muloki (/ˈmjuːləkaɪ/),[195] Nephite missionary missionary, companion of Aaron3 and Ammah.[22]
N
[edit]- Nehor, Nephite apostate, religious theorist, antichrist (c. 91 BC).
- Nephi1, son of Lehi1, founder of Nephite civilization, prophet, first Nephite king.
- Nephi2, son of Helaman2, seventh Nephite chief judge (c. 39 BC).
- Nephi3, eldest son of Nephi2, known as Nephi the Disciple. First called of the twelve,[196] and commanded to bring records.[197] One of twelve Nephite disciples chosen by the resurrected Jesus Christ.[126] Taught multitude, prayed, encircled by fire, among either nine taken up into the heavens or three allowed to remain (c. AD 34).[127]
- Nephi4, son of Nephi3.
- Nephihah (/niːˈfaɪhɑː/),[198] second Nephite chief judge (c. 83-67 BC). He succeeded Alma the Younger when Alma had surrendered judgment seat to him to devote more time to missionary work.[199] His son Pahoran1 inherited judgment seat after his death.[200]
- Neum (/ˈniːəm/),[201] Hebrew prophet, quoted by Nephi1, who prophesied Christ's crucifixion. By metaphor, the Biblical prophet Nahum's foretelling of the destruction of Nineveh (c. 612 BC) may be that same prophecy referenced by Nephi1.[202]
- Nimrah (/ˈnɪmrɑː/),[203] son of Akish, Jaredite.
- Nimrod2, son of Corihor2.
- Noah2, son of Corihor1, early Jaredite king who rebelled against his father, became king through battle, and was slain by Shule.[204]
- Noah3, son of Zeniff and father of Limhi, an iniquitous Nephite king (c. 160 BC) who heavily taxed his people, ordered Abinadi slain, and accused Alma1 of sedition. Later his life was spared by Gideon, so he fled into the wilderness and commanded his men to desert their wives and children. Burned to death.[205]
O
[edit]- Omer, righteous early Jaredite king, son of Shule and father to Jared3, Emer, and Coriantumr1 .
- Omner, third son of Mosiah2, an unbeliever who tried to destroy the Church, was converted by an angel, and traveled through Zarahemla with his brothers to repair injuries they had done (c. 100-74 BC).[26]
- Omni, son of Jarom, Nephite record keeper.
- Orihah, righteous first Jaredite king, fourth son of Jared2, and father of Kib.[206]
P
[edit]- Paanchi, son of Pahoran1, Nephite rebel (c. 52 BC).
- Pachus (/ˈpeɪkəs/),[207] king of Nephite dissenters in land of Zarahemla (c. 61 BC).
- Pacumeni (/peɪˈkjuːmənaɪ/),[208] son of Pahoran1 and fifth Nephite chief judge, brother of Pahoran2, and a contender for judgement-seat over people of Nephi (c. 52 BC).[209] After death of his brother Pahoran2, Pacumeni acquired judgement-seat,[210] but didn't keep it long; as land was being invaded by Lamanites. Coriantumr3, a large and mighty man and descendant of Zarahemla and dissenter from the Nephites, caught Pacumeni in his attempt to run away, and killed him at city walls. Helaman3, son of Helaman2, succeeded him as chief judge.
- Pagag (/ˈpeɪɡɑːɡ/),[211] son of the Brother of Jared2.
- Pahoran1, son of Nephihah, third Nephite chief judge (c. 68 BC).
- Pahoran2, son of Pahoran1, fourth Nephite chief judge, killed by Kishkumen (c. 52 BC).
Q
[edit]- Queen1, wife of Lamoni, who sent for Ammon3 and who spoke in tongues at time of her conversion.
- Queen2, mother of Lamoni, who was angry at Aaron3.
- Queen3, wife of the King of the Lamanites3 that was slain by Amalickiah, who then married Amalickiah.
- Queen4, wife of Ammoron.
R
[edit]- Riplakish (/rɪpˈleɪkɪʃ/),[212] unrighteous Jaredite king and son of Shez1, who rebelled against his father.[213]
S
[edit]- Sam, righteous third son of Lehi1 and brother to Laman1, Lemuel, Nephi1, Jacob 2, and Joseph2 (c. 600 BC).
- Samuel2, Lamanite prophet (c. 6 BC).
- Sariah, wife of Lehi1 (c. 600 BC).
- Seantum (/siˈæntəm/),[214] brother of Seezoram, a Nephite judge, and member of Gadianton band (c. 23 BC).
- Seezoram (/siːˈzɔːrəm/),[215] brother of Seantum and member of Gadianton band, tenth known Nephite chief judge (c. 26 BC), eventually succeeded by Lachoneus1. How and when he began his reign as chief judge is not known; his first appearance in the Book of Mormon was when Nephi, son of Helaman, prophesied his murder by hand of his brother, Seantum. To give wicked Nephites a sign that he, Nephi, was a prophet, he prophesied this murder to his people.[216][217] Seezoram should not be confused with Cezoram, another Nephite chief judge who was assassinated earlier.
- servant of Amalickiah, who poisoned Lehonti, and likely same who slew king of the Lamanites3 (c. 72 BC).[218]
- servant of Helaman3 (unnamed), spy among robber band who learned of Kishkumen's plan to murder Helaman3, pretended to lead him to judgment seat under cover of night, then stabbed him in heart and ran to expose the plot.[219]
- servant of Morianton2 (unnamed), woman who — after being beaten by Morianton2 — fled to camp of Moroni1 and told of her former master's plans to escape to the north (c. 72–67 BC).[220]
- Seth2, son of Shiblom1, late Jaredite, in line of kingly succession, who lived in captivity after his father was slain.[221]
- Shared (/ˈʃeɪrəd/),[222] Jaredite military leader who fought Coriantumr2 for control of kingdom.
- Shem2, Nephite commander lost in final battle at Cumorah (c. AD 385).[39]
- Shemnon (/ˈʃɛmnɒn/),[223] one of twelve Nephite disciples chosen by the resurrected Jesus Christ.[126] Taught multitude, prayed, encircled by fire, among either nine taken up into heavens or three allowed to remain (c. AD 34).[127]
- Sherem (/ˈʃɛrəm/),[224] an antichrist (c. fifth century BC). Hugh Nibley states that "Sherem" means "snub nosed or pug nosed."[225]
- Shez1 (/ʃɛz/),[226] righteous early Jaredite king and son of Heth1, who outlived his rebellious namesake son.[227]
- Shez2, rebel son of Shez1, who was killed by a robber.[228]
- Shiblom1 (/ˈʃɪbləm/),[229]) (also Shiblon),[230] righteous late Jaredite king and son of Com2, who warred against his rebel brother and was slain.[231]
- Shiblom2, Nephite commander lost in final battle at Cumorah (c. AD 385).[39]
- Shiblon, second son of Alma2 (and brother to Helaman2 and Corianton), a Nephite missionary & record-keeper.
- Shiz, Jaredite military leader and brother of Lib2 who fought Coriantumr2 for control of kingdom.
- son of Cezoram (unnamed), ninth Nephite judge (c. 26 BC).
- Shule (/ʃuːl/),[232] righteous early Jaredite king who battled and slew Cohor2.[233]
T
[edit]- Teancum, Nephite military leader.
- Teomner (/tiˈɒmnər/),[234] Nephite military officer.
- Timothy, brother of Nephi2, who was raised from the dead, and who was one of twelve Nephite disciples chosen by the resurrected Jesus Christ.[126] Taught multitude, prayed, encircled by fire, among either nine taken up into the heavens or three allowed to remain (c. AD 34).[127]
- Tubaloth (/ˈtuːbəlɒθ/),[235] Lamanite king (c. 51 BC), son of Ammoron, the previous king. He appointed Coriantumr3, a mighty man and Nephite dissenter, to lead his armies.[236]
W
[edit]- Wives of Amulon and his brothers (unnamed), daughters of Lamanites who rejected conduct and names of their fathers.[237]
- Wife1 of Coriantum1 (unnamed), who lived to age 102. She had no children.[238]
- Wife2 of Coriantum1 (unnamed), who became mother of multiple sons and daughters, including Com1.[239]
- Wife of Ishmael2 (unnamed), who left Jerusalem with her family (c. 600 BC). Her daughters married sons of Lehi1 and Zoram.[240]
- Wife of Nephi1 (unnamed), a daughter of Ishmael2, who defended her husband from attack.[241]
- Wife of Zoram (unnamed), eldest daughter of Ishmael2.[242]
Z
[edit]- Zarahemla, descendant of Mulek, leader of Mulek's colony.
- Zedekiah1, last king of Judah before destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar II (c. 598 BC),[243] who is frequently mentioned in the Book of Mormon, and there purported to be father of Mulek.[244]
- Zedekiah2, one of twelve Nephite disciples chosen by the resurrected Jesus Christ.[126] Taught multitude, prayed, encircled by fire, among either nine taken up into the heavens or three allowed to remain (c. AD 34).[127]
- Zeezrom, Nephite lawyer, converted by Alma2 and Amulek, and later a Nephite missionary (c. 82 BC).
- Zemnarihah (/zɛmnəˈraɪhɑː/),[245] leader of Gadianton band (c. AD 21).
- Zenephi (/ˈziːnəfaɪ/),[246] Nephite commander (c. AD 375).[42]
- Zeniff, father of Noah3, grandfather of Limhi, and righteous leader of expedition of Nephites who left Zarahemla to land of Lehi-Nephi (c. 200 BC). His record comprises Mosiah 9 through 22. Sent to spy among Lamanites, and covenanted with King Laman2 to possess land of Lehi-Nephi. Made king, betrayed by Laman2, and drove out Lamanite invaders before his death.[247]
- Zenock, prophet of ancient Israel.[248]
- Zenos, prophet of ancient Israel.[249]
- Zerahemnah (/zɛrəˈhɛmnə/),[250] Lamanite commander at Sidon battle (c. 74 BC).
- Zeram (/ˈziːrəm/),[251] Nephite military officer, one of several spies sent to watch camp of the Amlicites (c. 87 BC)[30]
- Zoram1, servant of Laban who held keys to his treasury, and, after learning of death of Laban, accompanied family of Lehi1 into the wilderness. There he married eldest daughter of Ishamael2 and became a follower and true friend of Nephi1. Ammoron was one of his descendants (c. 600 BC).[252]
- Zoram2, Nephite chief captain (c. 81 BC).
- Zoram3, an antichrist who led and taught the Zoramites (c. 74 BC).
See also
[edit]- List of Book of Mormon groups
- List of Book of Mormon places
- List of Mormon place names
- List of Book of Mormon prophets
- Wars mentioned in the Book of Mormon
References
[edit]- ^ Index
- ^ Ether 1:15-16, Ether 10:31.
- ^ Mosiah 27:34; Mosaiah 29:2-3; Alma 21 et seq.
- ^ Mormon 2:9.
- ^ Mosiah 7:26-28; Mosiah 11:20-Mosiah 17:20, Alma 5:11, et seq.
- ^ Omni 1:10-12.
- ^ Alma 19:16-17, 28-29.
- ^ Alma 16:5 et seq.
- ^ Ether 1:9-10, Ether 11:10-11.
- ^ Ether 8:10-18; Ether 9:1-12.
- ^ Mosiah 17:2-4; Mosiah 18; Mosiah 21:30, 34; Mosiah 23-Mosiah 26 et seq.
- ^ Mosiah 27:8-37; Mosiah 28:20; Mosiah 29:42-44; Book of Alma et seq.
- ^ Omni 1:12-30; Words of Mormon 1:3, 10.
- ^ Mosiah 7:6-16 et seq.
- ^ Alma 46:3-11, 28-33; Alma 47-49; Alma 51; Alma 52:3.
- ^ Omni 1:3-8.
- ^ Helaman 5:35-41.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «ăm´gĭd»
- ^ Ether 10:32.
- ^ Alma 10:2-3. (Contrast Daniel 5).
- ^ Alma 2:1-31.
- ^ a b Alma 20:2; Alma 21:11-17.
- ^ 4 Nephi 1:47-49; Mormon 1:2-5; Mormon 2:17; Mormon 4:23.
- ^ 2 Ne. 21:14 (Gen. 19:38; Deut. 2:19; Ezek. 25:2; Isa. 11:14).
- ^ Mosiah 7:3-16; Mosiah 8:2-19; Mosiah 21:22-36; Mosiah 22 et seq.
- ^ a b c Mosiah 27:8-37, Mosiah 28-29; Alma 17; Alma 36; Alma 48, et seq.
- ^ Alma 18:2–4; Alma 18:10, 16, 22-32; Alma 19:2, 14, 22-23, 33; Alma 19:33; Alma 20:1-2, 8, 14-28; Alma 21:18, 23; Alma 23:1, 6; Alma 24:5; Alma 26:1–35; Alma 27:5, 10-17, 25; Alma 30:20-21; Alma 31:6, 32, 37-38; Alma 35:1, 14; Alma 37:9; Alma 48:18; Ether 12:15.
- ^ Alma 52:3-12; Alma 54-57; Alma 59; Alma 62, et seq.
- ^ Ether 1:14-15; Ether 10:31.
- ^ a b c d Alma 2:21-25.
- ^ Moroni 9:7.
- ^ 4 Nephi 1:19-21.
- ^ 4 Nephi 1:21-47.
- ^ Alma 8:19-32; Alma 9-16; Alma 31; Alma 34-35; Helaman 5; Ether 12 et seq.
- ^ Mosiah 23:31-39; Mosiah 24; Mosiah 25:12 et seq.
- ^ Alma 24:1-5.
- ^ Alma 20:4-7, 28, et seq.
- ^ Alma 12:20-21.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Mormon 6:14.
- ^ Alma 56:9-18, 30-57.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «är-kē-ăn´tus»
- ^ a b c d "A Chronological Setting for the Epistles of Mormon to Moroni - Alan C. Miner - Journal of Book of Mormon Studies - Volume 3 - Issue 2". Archived from the original on 2011-07-10. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
- ^ a b c Moroni 9:2.
- ^ Omni 1:23-25; Words of Mormon 1:3, 11-18; Mosiah 1-5; Mosiah 6:1-5; Mosiah 8:3; Mosiah 26:1; Mosiah 29:13; Helaman 5:9; et seq.
- ^ Omni 1:30.
- ^ "The Brother of Amaleki1". The Crooks in the Lot. September 23, 2012. Retrieved 7 Nov 2024.
- ^ Mosiah 23:34-36; Mosiah 24:3-6; Mosiah 25:12.
- ^ "The Jaredites," The Juvenile Instructor, [1 May 1892], p. 282 n.
- ^ Chapter 48, Book of Mormon Student Manual, Religion 121 and 122, 1996
- ^ "Understanding the Scriptures", "Ether 2 The Jaredites Build Barges", Book of Mormon Seminary Student Study Guide, [2000]
- ^ Ether 1-4; Ether 6.
- ^ Ether 10:14.
- ^ Ether 11:4-9.
- ^ Helaman 5:1; Helaman 6:15.
- ^ Omni 1:8-10.
- ^ Ether 7:15.
- ^ Ether 7:19-22.
- ^ a b Ether 13:17.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «kōm»
- ^ Ether 1:26-27; Ether 9:25-27.
- ^ Ether 1:12-13; Ether 10:31-34; Ether 11:1-4.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «kōr-ē-ăn´tun»
- ^ Alma 31:7; Alma 39-42; Alma 43:1-2; Alma 49:30; Alma 63:10.
- ^ Ether 1:6-7; Ether 11:18-23
- ^ Ether 1:27-28; Ether 9:21-25.
- ^ Ether 1:13-14; Ether 10:31.
- ^ Ether 8:4; Ether 9:2, et. seq.
- ^ Omni 1:21; Ether 12:1-2; Ether 13:15-31; Ether 14-15.
- ^ Helaman 1:15-32.
- ^ Ether 7:3-15.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «kōr´um»
- ^ Ether 1:19-20; Ether 10:16-17.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «kū-ma-nī´hä»
- ^ Ether 8:8-17, Ether 9:4.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «ē´mer»
- ^ Ether 1:28-29; Ether 9:14-22.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «ĕm´rän»
- ^ Jacob 7:27; Enos 1; Jarom 1:1.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «ĕz´rum»
- ^ Ether 8:4–6.
- ^ Ether 1:8-9; Ether 11:11-14.
- ^ Ether 1:6; Ether 11:23; Ether 12:1–5; Ether 13:2-15, 18, 20–22; Ether 14:24; Ether 15:1, 12–13, 33-34.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «ē-zī´us»
- ^ Reynolds (1882) [1954]. Dictionary of the Book of Mormon: Comprising its Biographical, Geographical and Other Proper Names; with Appendices by Janne M. Sjodah. Salt Lake City: Juvenile Instructor Office. p. 89.
- ^ D&C 84:13, Matthew 3:3, JST Luke 3:4.
- ^ Laura F. Willes Center for Book of Mormon Studies, The. "Ezias". Book of Mormon Onomasticon.
- ^ Helaman 8:20.
- ^ Hel. 2:4-14; Hel. 3:23; Hel. 6:15-37; Hel. 7:25, et. seq.
- ^ The Laura F. Willes Center for Book of Mormon Studies (11 July 2023). "Gazelem". Book of Mormon Onomasticon. Retrieved 14 Nov 2024.
- ^ Alma 37:23 (23-25).
- ^ Alma 57:28–36; Alma 58:16–23.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «gĭd-ē-ăn´hī»
- ^ 3 Ne. 3:1–12; 3 Ne. 4:5–14.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «gĭd-dō´nä»
- ^ Alma 10:2-3.
- ^ Alma 30:21–29.
- ^ Mosiah 19:4–8, 18–24; Mosiah 20:17–24; Mosiah 22:3–9; Alma 1:7–9; Alma 2:1, 20; Alma 6:7; Alma 14:16, et seq.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «gĭd-gĭd-dō´nä»
- ^ Mormon 6:13.
- ^ 3 Nephi 3:17-26; 3 Nephi 4:4, 7-18, 21-27; 3 Nephi 6:6.
- ^ Ether 14:3-9.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «gĭl´gä»
- ^ a b c Ether 6:14-26.
- ^ Alma 63:5–8.
- ^ Ether 1:16-17; Ether 10:29-31.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «hē´lum»
- ^ Mosiah 18:12–14.
- ^ Mosiah 23:19 et seq.
- ^ Kern, K.C. (2018). "Land of Helam - Land inhabited by people of Alma1". Book of Mormon Online. Retrieved 15 Nov 2024.
- ^ a b c Mosiah 1:2–9.
- ^ Alma 31:7; Alma 36–37; Alma 45–62.
- ^ Alma 63: 11-13; Helaman 2:3-12; Helaman 3:20, 37; Helaman 5:5-13.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «hē´lĕm»
- ^ a b Mosiah 7:6-16 et seq.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «hē-lōr´um»
- ^ Mosiah 1:2
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «hĕm»
- ^ Ether 1:25-26; Ether 9:25-34; Ether 10:1.
- ^ Ether 1:16; Ether 10:31.
- ^ Alma 39:3-4.
- ^ 1 Nephi 20-21; 2 Nephi 12-24; 2 Nephi 26:18; 2 Nephi 27:2-5, 17-19, 25-35; 2 Nephi 28: 7, 9, 14, 16, 30; 2 Nephi 29:1-3; 2 Nephi 30:9, 11-15.
- ^ 2 Nephi 6:6-7, 16-18; 2 Nephi 7-8; 2 Nephi 9:60.
- ^ Mosiah 12:21-24; Mosiah 14; Mosiah 15:6, 29-31.
- ^ 3 Nephi 16:18-20; 3 Nephi 20:32, 34-45; 3 Nephi 21:8, 29; 3 Nephi 22.
- ^ 1 Nephi 15:20; 1 Nephi 19:23; 2 Nephi 11:2, 8; 2 Nephi 25:1, 4-7; 2 Nephi 6:4-5; Mosiah 14:1; Mosiah 15:6; Helaman 8:20; 3 Nephi 16:17; 3 Nephi 20:11; 3 Nephi 23:1; Mormon 8:23.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l 3 Nephi 19:4.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l 1 Nephi 12:7-10; 3 Nephi 11:22; 3 Nephi 12:1; 3 Nephi 13:25; 3 Nephi 15:11; 3 Nephi 18:1-5, 8-10, 17, 26, 36-39; 3 Nephi 19:4-36; 3 Nephi 20:1-6; 3 Nephi 23:10; 3 Nephi 26:17-20; 3 Nephi 27:1-4, 33; 3 Nephi 28:1-32, 36-38; Mormon 3:18-19; Moroni 2; et seq.
- ^ 1 Nephi 7:2-22; 1 Nephi 16:7, 20, 27, 34-35.
- ^ Alma 10:2-3.
- ^ Alma 46:24-25.
- ^ 1 Ne. 5:14; 1 Ne. 6:4; 1 Ne. 17:40; 1 Ne. 19:10; 1 Ne. 20:1, 12, 20; 1 Ne. 21:5-6, 26; 2 Ne. 6:18; 2 Ne. 12:3, 5-6; 2 Ne. 18:17; 2 Ne. 19:8; 2 Ne. 20:20-21; 2 Ne. 24:1; 2 Ne. 27:33-34; Mosiah 7:19; Mosiah 23:23; Alma 5:24; Alma 7:25; Alma 29:11; Alma 36:2; Alma 46:23-26; Helaman 3:30; Helaman 4:30; 3 Ne. 5:21, 24-25; 3 Ne. 10:4, 17; 3 Ne. 20:16, 22; 3 Ne. 21:2, 12, 22-23; 3 Ne. 24:6; 4 Ne. 1:49; Mormon 5:12, 24; Mormon 7:10; Mormon 9:11; Ether 10:14.
- ^ 1 Ne. 18:7, 19; 2 Ne. 2:1-2; 2 Ne. 5:6, 26; 2 Ne. 6:1–11; 2 Ne. 10:1; 2 Ne. 11:3; 2 Ne. 31:1; Jacob 1:1–2, 8, 14, 17-19; Jacob 2:1–11; Jacob 3:1-14; Jacob 4:1, 15; Jacob 7:3–15, 27; W of M 1:3; Alma 3:6.
- ^ Alma 52:20-35.
- ^ 3 Ne. 7:9–13; 3 Ne. 9:9.
- ^ Ether 1:32–43; Ether 2:1, 13; Ether 6:4–14, 19–21, 24, 29.
- ^ Ether 8:1–18; Ether 9:1-5.
- ^ Jarom 1; Omni 1:1.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «jĕn´ē-um»
- ^ 3 Nephi 9-18.
- ^ 1 Ne. 18:7, 19; 2 Ne. 3; 2 Ne. 5:5–6, 26; Jacob 1:18; Alma 3:6.
- ^ Ether 1:31-32; Ether 7:3-9.
- ^ Ether 1:21-22; Ether 10:13-14.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «kĭm´nōr»
- ^ Ether 8:10.
- ^ Mosiah 7:15, 22; Mosiah 19:15, 25-28; Mosiah 20:7-12.
- ^ Alma 20: 8-27; Alma 22, Alma 23.
- ^ Alma 47:1-34.
- ^ Helaman 4:2.
- ^ Mormon 3:4, Mormon 6:2-3.
- ^ Ether 1:18-19; Ether 10:17-18.
- ^ Hel. 1:9–12; Hel. 2:3–9; Hel. 6:18, 24.
- ^ Alma 30:6-60.
- ^ "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «kū´mun»
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «kū´ma-nän´hī»
- ^ 1 Ne. 3:2-14, 23-27; 1 Ne. 4:1, 5-26; 1 Ne. 7:11; 2 Ne. 5:14-16; Jacob 1:10; W of M 1:13; Mosiah 1:16.
- ^ 3 Ne. 1:1; 3 Ne. 3:1-17, 22-25; 3 Ne. 6:6, 19.
- ^ 3 Ne. 6:19.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «lā´mä»
- ^ 1 Ne. 2:5, 9, 11–14, 16, 18, 21-24; 1 Ne. 3:2-5, 9–14, 21-31; 1 Ne. 4:4-5, 28-30; 1 Ne. 5:7; 1 Ne. 7:1-7, 16-22; 1 Ne. 8:35–36; 1 Ne. 15:2-9, 20-26, 31; 1 Ne. 16:1-5, 7, 18-22, 32, 36–39; 1 Ne. 17:17–22, 48-55; 1 Ne. 18:1, 4-21; 1 Ne. 22:1; 2 Ne. 1:24–29; 2 Ne. 4:13; 2 Ne. 5:1-3, 21; Alma 3:7; Alma 18:38.
- ^ Mosiah 7:21-22; Mosiah 9:5-7, 10-13; Mosiah 10:6, 18.
- ^ Mosiah 10:6; Mosiah 23:39; Mosiah 24:1-4, 9.
- ^ Alma 47:29; Alma 55:4–15.
- ^ Alma 17:20-39; Alma 18-19; Alma 20:1-29; Alma 21:18-22; Alma 22:1–27; Alma 24:5–17.
- ^ Omni 1:27-30.
- ^ Mosiah 7:2, Mosiah 9:2, et seq.
- ^ 1 Ne. 16:10, 16, 27-30; 1 Ne. 18:12, 21; 2 Ne. 5-12; Mosiah 1:16; Alma:37:38-46; D&C 17:1.
- ^ 1 Ne. 1:6-16, 1 Ne. 2:1; 1 Ne. 3:2; 1 Ne. 5:17-19; 1 Ne. 8:2-36; 1 Ne. 10:2-17; 1 Ne. 16:9-12; 2 Ne. 1:4-12.
- ^ 1 Ne. 1:5, 18–20; 1 Ne. 2:1–4, 9–15; 1 Ne. 3:2–4; 1 Ne. 5:6, 10–15; 1 Ne. 7:1–2; 1 Ne. 16:9, 11–12, 20, 23–31; 1 Ne. 18:7–23; 2 Ne. 1-3; 2 Ne. 4:3–12; Mosiah 1:4; Alma 9:9; Alma 10:3; Hel. 8:22; Ether 13:5.
- ^ Alma 16:5, 7-8.
- ^ Alma 43:35–53; Alma 49:16–17; Alma 52:27–36; Alma 53:2; Alma 61:15–21; Alma 62:3, 13, 32-34, 37; Hel. 1:28.
- ^ Hel. 3:21; Hel. 4:14; Hel. 5:4, 14–44; Hel. 6:6; Hel. 11:19, 23; Ether 12:14.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «lē-hän´tī»
- ^ Alma 47:6, 10–19.
- ^ 1 Ne. 2:5, 10–14, 16, 18, 21-24; 1 Ne. 3:2-5, 9–11, 14, 21-31; 1 Ne. 4:4-5, 28-30; 1 Ne. 5:7; 1 Ne. 7:1-7, 16-22; 1 Ne. 8:35–36; 1 Ne. 15:2-9, 20-26, 31; 1 Ne. 16:1-5, 7, 18-22, 32, 36–39; 1 Ne. 17:17–22, 48-55; 1 Ne. 18:1, 4-21; 1 Ne. 22:1; 2 Ne. 1:24–29; 2 Ne. 4:13; 2 Ne. 5:1-3, 21; Alma 3:7; Alma 18:38.
- ^ Ether 1:20-21; Ether 10:14-16.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «lĭb»
- ^ Ether 1:17-18; Ether 10:18-30.
- ^ Ether 14:10-16.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «lĭm´hä»
- ^ Mosiah 7:7–33; Mosiah 8; Mosiah 19:16-17, 26-29; Mosiah 20:6–16, 23–26; Mosiah 21, 22; Mosiah 25:16-18; Mosiah 28:11.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «lūr´um»
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «ma-thō´nī»
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «măth-ō-nī´hä»
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «mōr-ē-ăn´tun»
- ^ Ether 1:22-23; Ether 10:9-13.
- ^ Alma 50:25-36.
- ^ 3 Ne. 5:20; Mormon 1:5.
- ^ W of M 1:1-11; 3 Ne. 5:12, 20; Morm. 1:1–17; Morm. 2:12, 17; Morm. 3:11, 17; Morm. 4:23; Morm. 6:2–6; Morm. 8:1-3; Ether 15:11; Moro. 7-9.
- ^ Ether 11:14-18
- ^ Ether 1:7-8; Ether 11:14-18.
- ^ Alma 43:16–54; Alma 44; Alma 46:11–13, 21–36; Alma 48:7–18; Alma 49:2–8; Alma 50:1–12, 31–36; Alma 51:13–21; Alma 52:5–40; Alma 53:1–7; Alma 54:4–14; Alma 55:6–24; Alma 56–58; Alma 59:3, 13; Alma 60; Alma 62:1, 4, 6, 14, 18–26, 42–43; Alma 63:3.
- ^ Omni 1:12-23; Mosiah 2:32.
- ^ Mosiah 8:13, 19; Mosiah 21:28; Mosiah 28:13-16, 20; Alma 37:21-24; Mormon 9:34; Ether 3:23-24, 28; Ether 4:5.
- ^ Mosiah 1:10, 18; Mosiah 2:30; Mosiah 6:3–7; Mosiah 7:1–2; Mosiah 21:28; Mosiah 22:14, 25; Mosiah 25:1–7, 18–19; Mosiah 26:12; Mosiah 27:1–3; Mosiah 28:11–20; Mosiah 29:11-47; Alma 1:1; Alma 10:19; Alma 11:4.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «myū´la-kī»
- ^ 3 Nephi 11:18-21.
- ^ 3 Nephi 23:7-12.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «nē-fī´hä»
- ^ Alma4:17-18
- ^ Alma 50:37-39
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «nē´um»
- ^ 1 Nephi 19:10.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «nĭm´rä»
- ^ Ether 7:14-18.
- ^ Mosiah 7:9; Mosiah 11:1–27; Mosiah 12:9-18; Mosiah 13:1-12; Mosiah 17:1; Mosiah 18:1-4, 31-33; Mosiah 19:1-20; Mosiah 23:9–20; Alma 5:4.
- ^ Ether 1:32; Ether 6:14-30; Ether 7:1-3.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «pā´kus»
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «pā-kyū´mĕn-ī»
- ^ Helaman 1:3
- ^ Helaman 1:13
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «pā´gäg»
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «rĭp-lā´kĭsh»
- ^ Ether 1:23-24; Ether 10:4-9.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «sē-ăn´tum»
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «sē-zōr´um»
- ^ Helaman 8:27-28
- ^ See also Helaman 9:20-37
- ^ Alma 47:18, 24, 34.
- ^ Helaman 2:6-9.
- ^ Alma 50:30-31.
- ^ Ether 1:10-11; Ether 11:9.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «shā´rud»
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «shĕm´nän»
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «shĕr´um»
- ^ Nibley, Hugh & Hummel, Sharman Bookwalter (ed.) Nibley's Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 1 (2013), ASIN: B00GFY0GUO
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «shĕz»
- ^ Ether 1:24-25; Ether 10:1-4.
- ^ Ether 10:3.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «shĭb´lum»
- ^ Shiblom is mentioned in Ether 1:11-12, where he is identified as Shiblon, but it is clear from the context that it is the same individual whose troubled reign is described in Ether 11:4-9. (An alternative theory is that Shiblon is the otherwise unnamed rebel brother of Shiblom, who is described in those same Ether 11 verses.)
- ^ Ether 1:11-12; Ether 11:4-9.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «shūl»
- ^ Ether 1:30-31; Ether 7:7-27.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «tē-äm´ner»
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «tū´ba-läth»
- ^ Hel. 1:16-17
- ^ Mosiah 25:12.
- ^ Ether 9:23-24.
- ^ Ether 9:24-25.
- ^ 1 Nephi 7:6.
- ^ 1 Nephi 16:7; 1 Nephi 18:19.
- ^ 1 Nephi 16:7.
- ^ 2 Kgs. 24:17–20; 25:2–7; 1 Chr. 3:15; 2 Chr. 36:10; Jer. 1:3; 21:1–7; Jer. 23:6; 24:8; 27:3, 12; 28:1; 29:3; 32:1–5; 33:16; 34:2–8, 21; 37–39; 44:30; 49:34; 51:59; 52.
- ^ 1 Ne. 1:4; 1 Ne. 5:12–13; Omni 1:15; Hel. 6:10; Hel. 8:21.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «zĕm-na-rī´hä»
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «zēn´a-fī»
- ^ Omni 1:29-30; Mosiah 7:9, 13, 21; Mosiah 8:2; Mosiah 9:1–22; Mosiah 10:18–20; Mosiah 11:1.
- ^ 1 Nephi 19:10; Alma 33:15-17; Alma 34:7; Helaman 8:20; 3 Nephi 10:16; et seq.
- ^ 1 Nephi 19:10-17; Jacob 5; Alma 33:3-13; Alma 34:7, Helaman 8:19; 3 Nephi 10:16; et seq.
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «zĕr-a-hĕm´nä»
- ^ churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «zē´rum»
- ^ 1 Ne. 4:20–37; 1 Ne. 16:7; 2 Ne. 1:30–32; 2 Ne. 5:6; Alma 54:23.