And it came to pass ... after they had dwindled in unbelief they became a dark, and loathsome, and a filthy people, full of idleness and all manner of abominations. 1 Nephi 12:23

Trivia: Nephi, Laman, Lemuel, Sam, and Zoram all got married on the same day. Who were the lucky brides?

Why did Nephi murder Laban?


The Spirit made him do it.

I was constrained by the Spirit that I should kill Laban. 1 Nephi 4:10
The Spirit said unto me again: Slay him. 1 Nephi 4:12
It is better that one man should perish than that a nation should dwindle and perish in unbelief. 1 Nephi 4:13
I was constrained by the Spirit that I should kill Laban. 1 Nephi 4:10 The Spirit said unto me again: Slay him. 1 Nephi 4:12 It is better that one man should perish than that a nation should dwindle and perish in unbelief. 1 Nephi 4:13

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