0 Why did Nephi make his plates?

Thousands of their wicked brethren have been consigned to bondage, or to perish by the sword, or to dwindle in unbelief, and mingle with the Lamanites. Alma 50:22 Alma 50:22

Trivia: How did Captain Moroni punish those who refused to fight for their country?

Why did Nephi make his plates?


For a wise but unknown purpose.

The Lord hath commanded me to make these plates for a wise purpose in him, which purpose I know not. 1 Nephi 9:5

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