1 Nephi Chapter 9


Summary:   Nephi is commanded by the Lord to make two separate sets of plates (one would be the small plates of Nephi and the other the large plates of Nephi)- See Other Information/Appendices - Book of Mormon Characteristics. The small plates would primarily contain the "ministry of the people" and the other would be an account of the reign of the kings and the wars and contention among the people.

Lessons Taught/To be Learned: (no specific lessons to learn from this chapter)

Key Scriptures (italicized and in quotes):

"6 But the Lord knoweth all things from the beginning; wherefore, he prepareth a way to accomplish all his works among the children of men; for behold, he hath all power unto the fulfilling of all his words. And this it is. Amen."