Because the laws established by the voice of the people have become corrupt and most of the people evil, Nephi decides to give up the judgment-seat, and he and his brother Lehi devote themselves to preaching. Helaman 5:1–4 1 And it came to pass that in this same year, behold, Nephi delivered up the judgment-seat [...]
How the Humble Nephite Saints Responded to Persecution and Affliction—and the Result Helaman 3:35 35 Nevertheless they did fast and pray oft, and did wax stronger and stronger in their humility, and firmer and firmer in the faith of Christ, unto the filling their souls with joy and consolation, yea, even to the purifying and [...]
Rise of the Gadianton Robbers Helaman 2:1–14 1 And it came to pass in the forty and second year of the reign of the judges, after Moronihah had established again peace between the Nephites and the Lamanites, behold there was no one to fill the judgment-seat; therefore there began to be a contention again among [...]
The Effects of War Alma 62:41 41 But behold, because of the exceedingly great length of the war between the Nephites and the Lamanites many had become hardened, because of the exceedingly great length of the war; and many were softened because of their afflictions, insomuch that they did humble themselves before God, even in [...]
“Because of the Prayers of the Righteous, They Were Spared” Alma 62:39–40 39 And thus ended the thirty and first year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi; and thus they had had wars, and bloodsheds, and famine, and affliction, for the space of many years. 40 And there had been [...]