The Life of Nephi, the Son of Lehi Who Emigrated from Jerusalem, in Judea, to the Land Which Is Now Known as South America, about Six Centuries Before the Coming of Our Savior

CHAPTER XVI.

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Nephi's Efforts to Save His Brethren--Nephi, Commanded of the Lord, Flees into the Wilderness--His Company--His Sisters--Carries Plates of Brass and other Records--The Liahona and Sword of Laban with Him--Nephi called a Liar and a Robber--Searches the Scriptures--Two Sets of Plates--Character of Records on Each--Plates made for a Special Purpose--Found by Mormon--Wisdom of God Greater than Cunning of Devil--The Prophet Joseph Delivered from a Snare