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 III.

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Faith of Nephi and its Effects--Sam's Belief—-Revelation with Promise to Nephi--Land of Promise, Choice Above other Lands--Nephi to be a Ruler and a Teacher to his Brethren--Required to Return to Jerusalem--His Willingness--Lehi Gratified at His Faith--Laban and Brass Plates--Angry and Refused to Give Them to Laman--Threatened His Life--Laman and Lemuel Discouraged--Nephi's Proposition--His Brothers Agree to it