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This list is intended as a brief compendium of individuals mentioned in the Book of Mormon.
Notation
editNames 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 his conversion refused the throne and became a successful missionary. Instrumental in converting the father of Lamoni. He was 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 the 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 he repented, reestablished the church, preached, and baptized 204 souls at the Waters of Mormon. He had many followers, but declined kingship. In Helam he surrendered to the Lamanites, was oppressed by Noahide priest Amulon, delivered through faith, then fled to Zarahemla where he met Mosiah2. He was instrumental in the 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 his reign he sentenced Nehor, led the Nephite army, slew Amlici, baptized many, mourned the wickedness in the church, and resigned the judgment seat to Nephihah. He preached in Gideon, Zarahemla, Melek, and Ammonihah, where he was reviled. An angelic visitation brought him to Amulek, with whom he went out to preach. He was accused by Zeezrom and questioned by Antionah. The people, angered, sought his death and that of other believers. He was imprisoned with Amulek, where their prayers broke the prison walls. He healed Zeezrom, continued preaching, and encountered and confronted the anti-Christ Korihor. He continued preaching and prophesying until the 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 the king of the Lamanites3, he 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 the 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 the writing on the 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, who 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 the 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 the 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, he freed his brethren from prison, and later helped the Anti-Nephi-Lehies migrate to Zarahemla, then to the land of Jershon. As high priest over the Ammonites, he banished the antichrist Korihor. He joined Alma2 on a mission to the 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. He was 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, a Nephite from the fifth century AD (c. AD 380–400), who was a contemporary and subordinate of the prophet and army commander Mormon. During final war between the 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 the priests of Noah3 at time of king Laman3, who was later made king and threatened believers with death.[35]
- Anti-Nephi-Lehi, a 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, a chief ruler in Ammonihah who inquired of Alma2 about the nature of the immortality.[38]
- Antionum, Nephite commander lost in the final battle at Cumorah (c. AD 385).[39]
- Antipus, Nephite commander in city of Judea who battled the Lamanites with Helaman2 and the 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 the first six chapters of the Book of Mosiah (c. 150 BC).[44]
- Brother of Amaleki1 (unnamed), and son of Abinadom, who participated in both expeditions to the Land of Nephi, along with Zeniff.[45] At least one writer argues that this individual might be the same person as the prophet Abinadi.[46]
- Brothers of Amulon (unnamed), perhaps metaphorical brothers (comprising the priests of Noah3), who taught the language of Nephi1 to the Lamanites by order of King Laman3.[47]
- Brother of Jared2, (also Mahonri Moriancumer),[48][49][50] Jaredite prophet and the most prominent person in the account given in the beginning of the 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 the 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). There are no further references, but he seems to have been influential, for his brother Noah2 later names a son after him (Ether 7:20) and the name is passed down to the end of the 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 the 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 the remainder of the 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. He lived 9 months with the 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. He fathered Noah2 and Cohor1, both of whom then rebelled against him.[70]
- Corihor2, late Jaredite mentioned only as the 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 the 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 the 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 the kingdom to his father.[80]
- Ethem, wicked later Jaredite king, descendant of Ahah, whose people hardened their hearts.[81]
- Ether, descendant of Coriantor and the last great Jaredite prophet, namesake of the Book of Ether who made his record on 24 gold plates. He prophesied at the time of Coriantumr2 but was rejected. He hid in a cave from which he viewed the destruction of Jaredites, after which he finished and hid the record.[82]
- Ezias (/iːˈzaɪəs/),[83] ancient prophet who testified in the same manner as Zenock, Isaiah1, and Jeremiah, argued by Reynolds[84] to be the same as the Esaias[85],[86] who lived in the 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 the 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 who was chief captain over band appointed to guard prisoners. He 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. Was 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 the 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. He 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 the battle of Cumorah (c. AD 385).[99]
- Gidgiddoni, Nephite commander, prophet, and judge appointed by Lachoneus1 to lead the forces against followers of the 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, the brother of Shared, who slew part of the 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 the 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 the kingdom after 24 years and fell into captivity.[105]
- Helam (/ˈhiːləm/),[106] convert from the 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. He maintained records, prophesied the Nephite destruction, preached and baptized many, and reestablished the church. He persuaded the Ammonites to keep their oath to lay down arms, and was followed into battle by 2,000 of their young stripling sons. With the help of Antipus, defeated the Lamanites by means of decoy. Corresponded with Moroni1 and Ammoron. After battles he returned to Zarahemla where he continued to preach until the end of his life. (c. 74-56 BC).[111]
- Helaman3, eldest son of Helaman2 and sixth Nephite chief judge. He received records from Shiblon and was appointed a judge. Kishkumen's plot to murder him failed because of the intervention of a servant. He lived righteously and fathered Nephi2 and Lehi4 (c. 53 BC).[112]
- Helem (/ˈhiːlɛm/),[113] brother of Ammon2 and a seeker of the 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 the 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, 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. He was 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 the heavens or three allowed to remain (c. AD 34).[127]
- Ishmael2, an Ephraimite from Jerusalem who travelled with his household into the wilderness with the 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 the people of Ammonihah.[129]
J
edit- Jacob1, the Biblical patriarch and an ancestor of Lehi1, whose name was found on the brass plates of Laban and whose house is referenced frequently in the Book of Mormon.[130]
- Jacob2, righteous fifth son of Lehi1, a Nephite prophet and record keeper. He accompanied his brother Nephi1 into the wilderness, was consecrated as priest and teacher, quoted Isaiah1, saw the destruction of Jerusalem in vision, and was given the small plates where he recorded spiritual things. He confounded Sherem and later gave the plates to his son Enos2 (c. 599 BC).[131]
- Jacob3, Nephite apostate and a Zoramite captain, who left the city Mulek to fight a decoy set by Teancum, was surprised by the army of Lehi3, and thereby lost command of the city to Moroni1. He was killed in the ensuring battle (c. 64 BC).[132]
- 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).[133]
- Jacom, first son of Jared2, an early Jaredite who walked humbly before God and refused kingship.[103]
- Jared2, founder and righteous first leader of the Jaredites who came from the Tower of Babel with his brother and friends, and was father to Jacom, Gilgah, Mahah, Orihah, and eight daughters. Asked his brother to pray that their language not be confounded. After landing in the new world, argued against a monarchy, but relented in the face of people's resistance. His record was explicated by Moroni2.[134]
- 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.[135]
- Jarom, son or descendant of Enos2 and father of Omni, a Nephite record keeper and primary author of the Book of Jarom who saw many wars and grieved over the stiff-neckedness of the Lamanites. He contrasted their blood-thirsty ways with the well-being of his own people (c. 399–361 BC).[136]
- Jeneum (/ˈdʒɛniəm/),[137] Nephite commander lost in the 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 the 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).[138]
- 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).[139]
- Josh, Nephite commander lost in the 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.[140]
- Kim, rebellious Jaredite king and son of Morianton1, who was taken into captivity by his own brother.[141]
- Kimnor (/ˈkɪmnɔːr/),[142] early Jaredite, father of Akish.[143]
- King Benjamin (see Benjamin)
- King of the Lamanites1 (unnamed), who subjugated Limhi and his people, and was slain during battle with the people of Limhi (c. 121 BC).[144]
- King of the Lamanites2 (unnamed), who was the father of Lamoni, and who was converted by Aaron3 (c. 90 BC).[145]
- King of the Lamanites3 (unnamed), who was slain by Amalickiah's servant (c. 72 BC).[146]
- King of the Lamanites4(unnamed), to whom the Nephite dissenters appealed (c. 38 BC).[147]
- King of the Lamanites5 (possibly Aaron4, or his unnamed successor), who sent an epistle to Mormon (c. 360 AD).[148]
- Kish, middle Jaredite king about whom little is known; father of Lib1 and son of Corom, two righteous kings.[149]
- Kishkumen, co-founder of Gadianton robbers, who secretly murdered Pahoran2 and escaped justice because of secret combinations. His plan to kill Helaman3 was foiled, leading to his murder.[150]
- Korihor, an antichrist who was successful in Zarahemla and Gideon, but was run out of Jershon. He debated Giddonah2 and Alma2, was struck dumb, then trodden down by the Zoramites. (c. 74 BC).[151]
- Kumen (/ˈkuːmən/),[152] 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/),[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]
L
edit- Laban, custodian of the brass plates who refused to turn them over to the sons of Lehi1, and confiscated their riches when they attempted to purchase the plates. He was slain by Nephi1, who used Laban's sword as a model for others (c. 600 BC).[154]
- Lachoneus1, eleventh known Nephite chief judge, who received a threatening epistle from Giddianhi (the robber leader), then gathered his people and prepared fortifications. He prophesied and called his people to repentance, and appointed Gidgiddoni as commander of the Nephites. After battles and the ending of a siege, peace ensued (c. AD 1).[155]
- Lachoneus2, son of Lachoneus1, twelfth known (and last) Nephite chief judge whose people became proud and wicked (c. AD 29–30).[156]
- Lamah (/ˈleɪmə/),[157] Nephite commander lost in the final battle at Cumorah (c. AD 385).[39]
- Laman1, rebellious eldest son of Lehi1 and brother to Lemuel, Sam, Nephi1, Jacob 2, and Joseph2. He travelled into the wilderness with his family, murmured against his father and his younger brother Nephi1, failed to obtain the brass plates from Laban, smote his brothers, stirred up Lemuel and the sons of Ishmael1 to kill Nephi1, was chastised by an angel, and brought a generational curse upon his own family and followers, who were named Lamanites after him (c. 600 BC).[158]
- Laman2, Lamanite king and father of Laman3. He deceived Zeniff and stirred up his people against him (c. 200 B.C.).[159]
- Laman3, son of Laman2 and a king of the Lamanites, who appointed Amulon to power, then subjugated him (c. 178 BC).[160]
- 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. Laman4 was able to entice the Lamanite guards to drunkenness, thereby allowing the Nephite prisoners to escape the city of Gid (c. 178 BC).[161]
- 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 the Spirit. Their revival lead to the conversion of many. He 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 Lamoni's return, he taught his people, built synagogues, and counseled in defense of the Anti-Nephi-Lehies (c. 178 BC).[162]
- Leader (unnamed), bloodthirsty head of the first of two expeditions returning to the Land of Nephi, which expeditions are described in the books of Omni[163] and Mosiah[164], and both of which included Zeniff (c. 200 BC).
- Lehi1, Hebrew prophet who led his followers to promised land in western hemisphere (c. 600 BC), and was father of Laman1, Lemuel, Nephi1, Sam, Jacob2, Joseph2, and several daughters. He was the recipient of the Liahona[165]. His visions[166] foretold the major divisions described throughout the Book of Mormon. When his son Nephi1 broke his bow and the family went hungry, he murmured against God, but repented and continued prophesying to the end of his life.[167]
- Lehi2, son of Zoram2 who went with his father and brother Aha to rescue their captured brethren (c. 81 BC).[168]
- Lehi3, Nephite military commander (possibly same as Lehi2), who assisted Moroni1 in defeating the Lamanites, became chief captain over city of Noah, took command of the city of Mulek, fought alongside Teancum, and assisted Moronihah1 (c. 74 BC).[169]
- Lehi4, Nephite missionary, the younger son of Helaman3, who with his brothers Nephi2 and Moronihah1, was instrumental in converting 8,000 Lamanites. In the land of Nephi he and his brother were cast into prison, protected by a pillar of fire, conversed with angels, brought down the prison walls, and with faith wrought change upon the Lamanites (c. 45 BC).[170]
- Lehonti (/liːˈhɒntaɪ/),[171] Lamanite officer who was lured into trap by Amalickiah and poisoned (c. 72 BC).[172]
- Lemuel, rebellious second son of Lehi1 and brother to Laman1, Sam, Nephi1, Jacob 2, and Joseph2. He travelled into the wilderness with his family, murmured against his father and his younger brother Nephi1, failed to obtain the brass plates from Laban, smote his brothers, stirred up Lemuel and the sons of Ishmael1 to kill Nephi1, was chastised by an angel, became a follower of Laman1, thereby bringing a generational curse upon his own family (c. 600 BC).[173]
- Levi2, middle Jaredite king and son of Kim, who fought his way out of captivity and ruled justly.[174]
- Lib1 (/lɪb/),[175] righteous middle Jaredite king and son of Kish, who rid the land of serpents and became a great hunter.[176]
- Lib2, wicked late Jaredite king who fought Coriantumr2 for control of the kingdom, worked in secret combinations, and murdered Gilead. Lib2 was the largest man in his kingdom.[177]
- Limhah (/ˈlɪmhɑː/),[178] Nephite commander lost in the 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 the Lamanites — and after three unsuccessful rebellions — he encountered Ammon1 and his brethren, learned their good news from Zarahemla, and shared with them the record of Zeniff. He invited them to preach to his people, then planned their joint escape on the advice of Gideon. He was taught and baptized by Alma1, and joined the people of king Mosiah2, to whom he gave the 24 gold plates from the Jaredite prophet Ether (c. 121 BC).[179]
- Luram (/ˈlʊərəm/),[180] 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/),[181] 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/),[182] 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/),[183] a just Jaredite king in the lineage of Ether, a descendant of Riplakish and father of Kim and at least one other son. He eased the burden of the people, though he himself was cut off from God.[184]
- Morianton2, founder of the Nephite city of Morianton, Nephite traitor and ruler of the people of Morianton, instigator of the Lehi-Morianton border dispute. He sought to invade the land of Lehi, but when he beat one of his maid servants, she fled to tell Moroni1 of his plans. During the ensuing battle he was slain by Teancum and his army was taken captive (c. 68 BC).[185]
- Mormon1, father of Mormon2 and a descendant of Nephi1 (c. AD 322). [186]
- Mormon2, abridger and keeper of the Nephite record, military commander, historian. (c. AD 333)
- Moron, late Jaredite king[187] who reigned during a time of great wickedness and turmoil, and was himself wicked. He lost half his kingdom for many years because of a rebellion and, after regaining his kingdom, was completely overthrown and lived out his life in captivity. He was grandfather of the prophet Ether.[188]
- Moroni1, known as Captain Moroni, Nephite military commander (c. 99-56 BC).
- Moroni2, son of Mormon2, Nephite prophet.
- Moronihah1, son of Moroni1, Nephite general (c. 60 BC).
- Moronihah2, Nephite general who perished at the final battle of Cumorah, along with his ten-thousand (c. AD 385).[39]
- Mosiah1, Nephite prophet and king of the land of Zarahemla, who had the gift of interpretation. Father of King Benjamin (c. 200 BC).[189]
- Mosiah2, eldest son of King Benjamin, Nephite prophet and king, and also a seer who could translate by means of interpreters.[190] He and his brothers were taught by their father to read the writings in their original language.[110] Near the end of his life, he advocated for an end of monarchy and the adoption of judges; he was therefore last of the Nephite kings. Among his many accomplishments was the 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).[191]
- Mulek, son of Jewish king Zedekiah1.
- Muloki (/ˈmjuːləkaɪ/),[192] 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,[193] and commanded to bring records.[194] 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/),[195] second Nephite chief judge (c. 83-67 BC). He succeeded Alma the Younger when Alma had surrendered the judgment seat to him to devote more time to missionary work.[196] His son Pahoran1 inherited the judgment seat from him after his death.[197]
- Neum (/ˈniːəm/),[198] 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.[199]
- Nimrah (/ˈnɪmrɑː/),[200] 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.[201]
- 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. He was burned to death.[202]
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.[203]
P
edit- Paanchi, son of Pahoran1, Nephite rebel (c. 52 BC).
- Pachus (/ˈpeɪkəs/),[204] king of Nephite dissenters in land of Zarahemla (c. 61 BC).
- Pacumeni (/peɪˈkjuːmənaɪ/),[205] son of Pahoran1 and fifth Nephite chief judge, brother of Pahoran2, and a contender for the judgement-seat over the people of Nephi (c. 52 BC).[206] After the death of his brother Pahoran2, Pacumeni acquired the judgement-seat,[207] but he didn't keep it long; for the land was being invaded by Lamanites, and 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 the city walls. Helaman3, son of Helaman2, succeeded him as chief judge.
- Pagag (/ˈpeɪɡɑːɡ/),[208] 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
editR
edit- Riplakish (/rɪpˈleɪkɪʃ/),[209] unrighteous Jaredite king and son of Shez1, who rebelled against his father.[210]
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/),[211] the brother of Seezoram, a Nephite judge, and a member of the Gadianton band (c. 23 BC).
- Seezoram (/siːˈzɔːrəm/),[212] the 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 the hand of his brother, Seantum. To give the wicked Nephites a sign that he, Nephi, was a prophet, he prophesied this murder to his people.[213][214] Seezoram should not be confused with Cezoram, another Nephite chief judge who was assassinated earlier.
- servant of Amalickiah, who poisoned Lehonti, and likely the same who slew the king of the Lamanites3 (c. 72 BC).[215]
- servant of Helaman3 (unnamed), spy among the robber band who learned of Kishkumen's plan to murder Helaman3, pretended to lead him to the judgment seat under cover of night, then stabbed him in the heart and ran to expose the plot.[216]
- servant of Morianton2 (unnamed), woman who — after being beaten by Morianton2 — fled to the camp of Moroni1 and told of her former master's plans to escape to the north (c. 72–67 BC).[217]
- Seth2, son of Shiblom1, late Jaredite, in line of kingly succession, who lived in captivity after his father was slain.[218]
- Shared (/ˈʃeɪrəd/),[219] Jaredite military leader who fought Coriantumr2 for control of the kingdom.
- Shem2, Nephite commander lost in the final battle at Cumorah (c. AD 385).[39]
- Shemnon (/ˈʃɛmnɒn/),[220] 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]
- Sherem (/ˈʃɛrəm/),[221] an antichrist (c. fifth century BC). Hugh Nibley states that "Sherem" means "snub nosed or pug nosed."[222]
- Shez1 (/ʃɛz/),[223] righteous early Jaredite king and son of Heth1, who outlived his rebellious namesake son.[224]
- Shez2, rebel son of Shez1, who was killed by a robber.[225]
- Shiblom1 (/ˈʃɪbləm/),[226]) (also Shiblon),[227] righteous late Jaredite king and son of Com2, who warred against his rebel brother and was slain.[228]
- Shiblom2, Nephite commander lost in the 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 the kingdom.
- son of Cezoram (unnamed), ninth Nephite judge (c. 26 BC).
- Shule (/ʃuːl/),[229] righteous early Jaredite king who battled and slew Cohor2.[230]
T
edit- Teancum, Nephite military leader.
- Teomner (/tiˈɒmnər/),[231] 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/),[232] Lamanite king (c. 51 BC), son of Ammoron, the previous king. He appointed Coriantumr3, a mighty man and Nephite dissenter, to lead his armies.[233]
W
edit- Wives of Amulon and his brothers (unnamed), daughters of Lamanites who rejected the conduct and names of their fathers.[234]
- Wife1 of Coriantum1 (unnamed), who lived to age 102. She had no children.[235]
- Wife2 of Coriantum1 (unnamed), who became the mother of multiple sons and daughters, including Com1.[236]
- Wife of Ishmael2 (unnamed), who left Jerusalem with her family (c. 600 BC). Her daughters married sons of Lehi1 and Zoram.[237]
- Wife of Nephi1 (unnamed), a daughter of Ishmael2, who defended her husband from attack.[238]
- Wife of Zoram (unnamed), the oldest daughter of Ishmael2.[239]
Z
edit- Zarahemla, descendant of Mulek, leader of Mulek's colony.
- Zedekiah1, last king of Judah before the destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar II (c. 598 BC),[240] who is frequently mentioned in the Book of Mormon, and there purported to be the father of Mulek.[241]
- 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/),[242] leader of Gadianton band (c. AD 21).
- Zenephi (/ˈziːnəfaɪ/),[243] Nephite commander (c. AD 375).[42]
- Zeniff, father of Noah3, grandfather of Limhi, and righteous leader of expedition of Nephites who left Zarahemla to the land of Lehi-Nephi (c. 200 BC). His record comprises Mosiah 9 through 22. He was sent to spy among the Lamanites, and covenanted with King Laman2 to possess the land of Lehi-Nephi. He was made king, betrayed by Laman2, and drove out Lamanite invaders before his death.[244]
- Zenock, prophet of ancient Israel.[245]
- Zenos, prophet of ancient Israel.[246]
- Zerahemnah (/zɛrəˈhɛmnə/),[247] Lamanite commander at Sidon battle (c. 74 BC).
- Zeram (/ˈziːrəm/),[248] Nephite military officer, one of the spies sent to watch the camp of the Amlicites (c. 87 BC)[30]
- Zoram1, servant of Laban who held the keys to his treasury, and, after learning of the death of Laban, accompanied the family of Lehi1 into the wilderness. There he married the eldest daughter of Ishamael2 and became a follower and true friend of Nephi1. Ammoron was one of his descendants (c. 600 BC).[249]
- 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Ether 11:14-18
- ^ Ether 1:7-8; Ether 11:14-18.
- ^ 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.