Obscure Characters
Originally a Servant of Laban, he became a loyal friend of Nephi as he joined his group on their journey to the Promised Land.
Who is Zoram.
In memory of our God, our religion, and freedom, and our peace, our wives, and our children ": Captain Moroni famously wrote these words on a coat that he fastened to a pole, and called it this.
What is the Title of Liberty
One of the lesser known of the 4 sons of King Mosiah, he joined his brothers Ammon, Aaron, and Omner along with Alma the younger in rebellion, until they were called to repentance by an Angel and changed their lives for good.
Who is Himni.
My dear brothers and sisters, I promise that as you prayerfully study the Book of Mormon every day, you will make better decisions—every day. I promise that as you ponder what you study, the windows of heaven will open, and you will receive answers to your own questions and direction for your own life.
Who is Russell M. Nelson.
Alma the younger understood that this pursuit would have " a more powerful effect on the minds of the people than the sword, or anything else that had happened to them"
What is preaching the Word of Christ.
Mormon described the Nephite Hagoth as "an exceedingly curious man"; he specialized in the building of these.
What are ships.
Gideon was a patriot who had opposed King Noah's wicked reign and later helped free the people from bondage, but in his later years he fell by the sword to this Anti-Christ.
Who is Nehor.
After fleeing from the wicked King Noah, Alma the Elder preached repentance and baptized a group of followers at a "fountain of pure water," that was also known as this.
What are the Waters of Mormon.
Wherefore, it is an abridgment of the record of the people of Nephi, and also of the Lamanites—Written to the Lamanites, who are a remnant of the house of Israel; and also to Jew and Gentile—Written by way of commandment, and also by the spirit of prophecy and of revelation—Written and sealed up, and hid up unto the Lord, that they might not be destroyed—
Who is Moroni.
Described as a round ball of curious workmanship, made of fine brass, it acted as a compass to Lehi's family as they traveled through the wilderness, but only according to the faith and diligence they gave unto it. (Liahona)
What is the Liahona.
One of only 3 women mentioned in the Book of Mormon, she "stole away the hearts of many" including Alma's son Corianton.
Who is Isabel.
His magnanimous reply to Captain Moroni's epistle included this classic line: "You have censured me but it mattereth not; I am not angry, but do rejoice in the greatness of your heart."
Who is Pahoran
Named after their forefathers, these 2 missionary brothers were encircled by fire in a Lamanite prison, and would go on to convert thousands of their brethren to the truth.
Who are Nephi and Lehi.
There is a power in the book which will begin to flow into your lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book. You will find greater power to resist temptation. You will find the power to avoid deception. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path.
Ezra Taft Benson
After hearing his profound sermon, the people had undergone a mighty change of heart, and had no more disposition to do evil, but to do good continually.
King Benjamin
A Lamanite woman who had been converted unto the Lord years earlier, she was King Lamoni's servant who gathered the people together to witness their miraculous conversion by Ammon.
Who is Abish
Because of his evil expertise, he became the leader of the secret band of Kishkumen, who had murdered the chief judge.
Who is Gadianton
Because they had taken an oath not to take up arms against their brethren, the Nephites offered the people of Ammon this land of refuge and protection, said to have been located south of the land of Bountiful.
What is Jershon.
Moreover, thou son of man, take thee one stick, and write upon it, For Judah, and for the children of Israel his companions: then take another stick, and write upon it, For Joseph, the stick of Ephraim, and for all the house of Israel his companions:
Who is Ezekiel.
After inquiring of the Lord to understand his father's vision, the spirit instructed Nephi that these were a representation of the devil's temptations.
What are the Mists of Darkness.
While not necessarily a man of inferior intelligence, this Jaredite King united his kingdom only to be overthrown and spend the "rest of his days in captivity."
Who is Moron.
Among the most wicked and duplicitous men in the Book of Mormon, this Nephite dissenter used treachery and murder to become King of the Lamanites. He was later killed by the Nephite military leader Teancum.
Who is Amlickiah.
A crafty lawyer who sought to trick Alma and Amulek , eventually his conscious was pricked and after undergoing a burning fever, he was baptized, becoming one of the few converts from the wicked city of Ammoniah.
Who is Zeezrom.
Brothers and sisters, without reservation I promise you that if you will prayerfully read the Book of Mormon, regardless of how many times you previously have read it, there will come into your hearts an added measure of the Spirit of the Lord. There will come a strengthened resolution to walk in obedience to his commandments, and there will come a stronger testimony of the living reality of the Son of God.
Who is Gordon B. Hinckley.
Little is known about this old testament Prophet, but his existence and writings were confirmed in the Book of Mormon by Jacob, who quoted his allegory of the tame and wild olive trees.
Who is Zenos.