3 Nephi 1
Who was the son of Helaman, who was the son of Alma, who was the son of Alma, a descendant of Nephi who was the son of Lehi?
Helaman
The group of people who became so numerous, and who did slay so many people, and who spread so much death and carnage throughout the land.
Gadianton robbers
Who was the next appointed Gadianton leader after Giddianhi died?
Zemnarihah
Behold, I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I have been called of him to ________ among his people, that they might have ___________.
* declare his word
* everlasting life
What was the name of the head of the wicked band of robbers?
Jacob (verse 9)
Who was the chief judge over all the land?
Lachoneus
What was the name of the appointed commander and chiefest captain over all the armies of the Nephites?
Gidgiddoni
How was Giddianhi defeated? How did he die?
He was weary from much fighting. He was slain.
What happened to the Nephites when some began to be lifted up in pride?
...the people began to be distinguished by ranks (verse 12)
What was Jacob's plan when he saw that they were few in numbers compared to their enemies?
Build a kingdom in the northernmost part of the land and join with dissenters
What will the unbelievers do to the believers should the sign not come to pass, which had been given by Samuel the prophet?
The believers shall be put to death
What curse was taken from the converted Lamanites?
Dark skin
The Lord will protect the people in righteousness as long as....
...they shall call on the name of their God for protection
There was continual peace in the land until the ___________th year when they were again lifted up in pride.
twenty-nine (verse 10)
Name 3 miracles that was brought about by Nephi's faith
- Angels minister unto him daily
- He was able to cast out devils and unclean spirits
- He raised his brother from the dead
How long did Nephi pray for when he saw that the believers were about to be destroyed because of their faith?
Nephi prayed "all that day"
Giddianhi, the Gadianton leader wrote an epistle to Lachoneus. What was the main purpose of this epistle?
Demand Lachoneus to surrender themselves and their lands, to unite with the robbers and become acquainted in their secret works.
What enabled the Nephites to defeat the armies of Giddianhi?
The strength of the Lord (verse 10)
Who was the son of Lachoneus?
Lachoneus
What did Nephi preach unto the people?
repentance and remission of sins
Quote the Lord's response after Nephi prayed "all that day"
See verse 13
Lachoneus was a just man. What did he instruct the people to do to prepare for war against the Gadianton robbers?
Gather their women, children, flocks, herds and substance in one place; fortify their land; pray unto the Lord.
Why were the robbers about to perish in the wilderness?
Because of the scantiness of their provisions.
Lack of wild game in the wilderness
Tell the story of the corruption of the judges when they judged?
(verse 25-30)
How is the wickedness in Nephi's time similar to what we have today?
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