Mosiah
18 verses
There was no more conflict anywhere in the land of Zarahemla among all the people who followed King Benjamin, so King Benjamin enjoyed peace for the rest of his life.
And now there was no more contention in all the land of Zarahemla, among all the people who belonged to king Benjamin, so that king Benjamin had continual peace all the remainder of his days.
He had three sons, and he named them Mosiah, Helorum, and Helaman. He made sure they were taught in the language of their ancestors so they could become men of understanding and know about the prophecies spoken by their forefathers, which were given to them by the Lord.
And it came to pass that he had three sons; and he called their names Mosiah, and Helorum, and Helaman. And he caused that they should be taught in all the language of his fathers, that thereby they might become men of understanding; and that they might know concerning the prophecies which had been spoken by the mouths of their fathers, which were delivered them by the hand of the Lord.
He also taught them about the records engraved on the brass plates, saying, “My sons, I want you to remember that if it weren’t for these plates, which contain these records and commandments, we would have suffered in ignorance, even now, not knowing the mysteries of God. ”
And he also taught them concerning the records which were engraven on the plates of brass, saying: My sons, I would that ye should remember that were it not for these plates, which contain these records and these commandments, we must have suffered in ignorance, even at this present time, not knowing the mysteries of God.
Lehi wouldn’t have been able to remember all these things or teach them to his children without the help of these plates. Because he had been taught the Egyptian language, he could read these engravings and teach them to his children, so they could teach their children, fulfilling God’s commandments up to now.
For it were not possible that our father, Lehi, could have remembered all these things, to have taught them to his children, except it were for the help of these plates; for he having been taught in the language of the Egyptians therefore he could read these engravings, and teach them to his children, that thereby they could teach them to their children, and so fulfilling the commandments of God, even down to this present time.
I tell you, my sons, if it weren’t for these things, which have been kept and preserved by God so we could read and understand his mysteries and always have his commandments before us, even our ancestors would have fallen into unbelief, and we would have become like our brothers, the Lamanites, who know nothing about these things or don’t believe them when they’re taught, because of the incorrect traditions of their fathers.
I say unto you, my sons, were it not for these things, which have been kept and preserved by the hand of God, that we might read and understand of his mysteries, and have his commandments always before our eyes, that even our fathers would have dwindled in unbelief, and we should have been like unto our brethren, the Lamanites, who know nothing concerning these things, or even do not believe them when they are taught them, because of the traditions of their fathers, which are not correct.
My sons, I want you to remember that these teachings are true, and that these records are true as well. The plates of Nephi contain the records and teachings of our ancestors from the time they left Jerusalem until now, and they are true; we can know for sure because we have them right here in front of us.
O my sons, I would that ye should remember that these sayings are true, and also that these records are true. And behold, also the plates of Nephi, which contain the records and the sayings of our fathers from the time they left Jerusalem until now, and they are true; and we can know of their surety because we have them before our eyes.
Now, my sons, I want you to remember to study them carefully so you can benefit from them; and I want you to keep God's commandments so you can prosper in the land according to the promises the Lord made to our ancestors.
And now, my sons, I would that ye should remember to search them diligently, that ye may profit thereby; and I would that ye should keep the commandments of God, that ye may prosper in the land according to the promises which the Lord made unto our fathers.
King Benjamin taught his sons many other things that aren’t written in this book.
And many more things did king Benjamin teach his sons, which are not written in this book.
After King Benjamin finished teaching his sons, he grew old and realized he would soon die, so he decided it was wise to give the kingdom to one of his sons.
And it came to pass that after king Benjamin had made an end of teaching his sons, that he waxed old, and he saw that he must very soon go the way of all the earth; therefore, he thought it expedient that he should confer the kingdom upon one of his sons.
So he had Mosiah brought before him and said, “My son, I want you to make a proclamation throughout all this land among all the people—the people of Zarahemla and the people of Mosiah who live here—so they can be gathered together. Tomorrow, I will announce to everyone myself that you are their king and ruler, over the people the Lord our God has given us. ”
Therefore, he had Mosiah brought before him; and these are the words which he spake unto him, saying: My son, I would that ye should make a proclamation throughout all this land among all this people, or the people of Zarahemla, and the people of Mosiah who dwell in the land, that thereby they may be gathered together; for on the morrow I shall proclaim unto this my people out of mine own mouth that thou art a king and a ruler over this people, whom the Lord our God hath given us.
I will also give these people a name so they can be distinguished from all the people the Lord God has brought out of the land of Jerusalem. I do this because they have been diligent in keeping the commandments of the Lord.
And moreover, I shall give this people a name, that thereby they may be distinguished above all the people which the Lord God hath brought out of the land of Jerusalem; and this I do because they have been a diligent people in keeping the commandments of the Lord.
I give them a name that will never be erased, unless they choose to turn away through transgression.
And I give unto them a name that never shall be blotted out, except it be through transgression.
And I also tell you that if this highly favored people of the Lord fall into sin and become a wicked and adulterous people, the Lord will let them be overcome, so they will become weak like their brothers; and he will no longer protect them by his unmatched and marvelous power, as he has done for our fathers.
Yea, and moreover I say unto you, that if this highly favored people of the Lord should fall into transgression, and become a wicked and an adulterous people, that the Lord will deliver them up, that thereby they become weak like unto their brethren; and he will no more preserve them by his matchless and marvelous power, as he has hitherto preserved our fathers.
I tell you, if God had not reached out to protect our ancestors, they would have fallen into the hands of the Lamanites and become victims of their hatred.
For I say unto you, that if he had not extended his arm in the preservation of our fathers they must have fallen into the hands of the Lamanites, and become victims to their hatred.
After King Benjamin finished speaking to his son, he gave him responsibility over all the affairs of the kingdom.
And it came to pass that after king Benjamin had made an end of these sayings to his son, that he gave him charge concerning all the affairs of the kingdom.
He also gave him responsibility for the records engraved on the plates of brass, the plates of Nephi, the sword of Laban, and the ball or director that led our ancestors through the wilderness, which was prepared by the hand of the Lord so they could be guided according to how much attention and diligence they gave to Him.
And moreover, he also gave him charge concerning the records which were engraven on the plates of brass; and also the plates of Nephi; and also, the sword of Laban, and the ball or director, which led our fathers through the wilderness, which was prepared by the hand of the Lord that thereby they might be led, every one according to the heed and diligence which they gave unto him.
Because they were unfaithful, they did not prosper or make progress on their journey, but were driven back and brought God's displeasure upon themselves. As a result, they suffered famine and severe afflictions to remind them of their duty.
Therefore, as they were unfaithful they did not prosper nor progress in their journey, but were driven back, and incurred the displeasure of God upon them; and therefore they were smitten with famine and sore afflictions, to stir them up in remembrance of their duty.
Mosiah went and did as his father had commanded him, and announced to all the people in the land of Zarahemla that they should gather together to go up to the temple to hear the words his father would speak to them.
And now, it came to pass that Mosiah went and did as his father had commanded him, and proclaimed unto all the people who were in the land of Zarahemla that thereby they might gather themselves together, to go up to the temple to hear the words which his father should speak unto them.