Ezekiel Pronounces Judgment on Tyre
And it came to pass in the eleventh year, in the first [day] of the month, [that] the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
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586 BC
Ezekiel Prophesies against Egypt
In the tenth year, in the tenth [month], in the twelfth [day] of the month, the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
Ezekiel the Watchman
Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
Jeremiah Prophesies against Babylon
The word that the LORD spake against Babylon [and] against the land of the Chaldeans by Jeremiah the prophet.
Jeremiah's Lamentations
How doth the city sit solitary, [that was] full of people! [how] is she become as a widow! she [that was] great among the nations, [and] princess among the provinces, [how] is she become tributary!
Psalms of Desolation (Jer. 52)
<<Maschil of Asaph.>> O God, why hast thou cast [us] off for ever? [why] doth thine anger smoke against the sheep of thy pasture?
585 BC
Ezekiel Explains Jerusalem's Fall
And it came to pass in the twelfth year of our captivity, in the tenth [month], in the fifth [day] of the month, [that] one that had escaped out of Jerusalem came unto me, saying, The city is smitten.
Ezekiel Foresees Reproof and Restoration
And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
Ezekiel Sees Future battle
And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
Ezekiel Sees God's judgment upon Gog
Therefore, thou son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I [am] against thee, O Gog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal:
Ezekiel Sees Resurrection of Dry Bones
The hand of the LORD was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley which [was] full of bones,
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height [was] threescore cubits, [and] the breadth thereof six cubits: he set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon.
582 BC
Daniel Interprets Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream
Then Daniel, whose name [was] Belteshazzar, was astonied for one hour, and his thoughts troubled him. The king spake, and said, Belteshazzar, let not the dream, or the interpretation thereof, trouble thee. Belteshazzar answered and said, My lord, the dream [be] to them that hate thee, and the interpretation thereof to thine enemies.
Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream
Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you.
580 BC
Lehi dies; the Nephites separate; a temple is built
Lehi dies; Nephi leads the righteous away from Laman and Lemuel, and builds a temple after the manner of Solomon. (2 Ne 4–5)
573 BC
Ezekiel's Second Temple Vision
In the five and twentieth year of our captivity, in the beginning of the year, in the tenth [day] of the month, in the fourteenth year after that the city was smitten, in the selfsame day the hand of the LORD was upon me, and brought me thither.
570 BC
Nephites and Lamanites split into two groups
Nephites and Lamanites split into two groups
569 BC
Nephi makes the small plates
About thirty years after leaving Jerusalem, Nephi is commanded to make a smaller set of plates for the sacred and prophetic record. (2 Ne 5:30)
559 BC
In the land of Nephi,
2 Nephi 5:14, Jacob 1:10, Enos 1:24
The people of Nephi journeyed
2 Nephi 6-11
544 BC
Enos prays all day and night in the wilderness
Enos prays all day and night in the wilderness
Enos prays and is forgiven
Enos prays all the day long, receives forgiveness, and is promised that the records will be preserved. (Enos 1:4)
Jacob continued to teach the Nephites
Jacob continued to teach the Nephites
Jacob succeeds Nephi as prophet
Jacob succeeds Nephi as prophet
Nephi prophesies
He was forgiven of his sins, and promised that the record would be preserved (Enos 1:16) for a future benefit to the Lamanites (and others, including us).
Sherem came among the Nephites
Jacob also teaches and expounds words from the prophet Zenos (Jacob 5).
The wars with the Lamanites
concerning pride, chastity and fidelity, hardness of heart, etc.
539 BC
Daniel Comforted by the Angel
In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing [was] true, but the time appointed [was] long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.
Daniel Interprets Handwriting on the Wall
Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a thousand of his lords, and drank wine before the thousand.
Daniel Prophesies Deliverance for Israel
And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation [even] to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.
Daniel Prophesies Overthrow of Persia
Also I in the first year of Darius the Mede, [even] I, stood to confirm and to strengthen him.
Daniel Survives the Lions' Den
It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty princes, which should be over the whole kingdom;
Daniel's Prayer and Gabriel's Answer
In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of the seed of the Medes, which was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans;
Daniel's Vision of Four Beasts
In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon Daniel had a dream and visions of his head upon his bed: then he wrote the dream, [and] told the sum of the matters.
Daniel's Vision of the Ram and Goat
In the third year of the reign of king Belshazzar a vision appeared unto me, [even unto] me Daniel, after that which appeared unto me at the first.
537 BC
The Exiles Return
Now these [are] the children of the province that went up out of the captivity, of those which had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away unto Babylon, and came again unto Jerusalem and Judah, every one unto his city;
The Proclamation of Cyrus
Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and [put it] also in writing, saying,
535 BC
Temple Work Begins
And when the seventh month was come, and the children of Israel [were] in the cities, the people gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem.
534 BC
Adversaries Hinder Temple Work
Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity builded the temple unto the LORD God of Israel;
Artaxerxes Orders Work Stopped
[Then] sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and [to] Shimshai the scribe, and [to] the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and [unto] the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time.
520 BC
Tattenai's Letter to Darius
Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied unto the Jews that [were] in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, [even] unto them.
Temple Work Resumed by Darius' Decree
Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the rolls, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon.
The Word of the LORD by Haggai
In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet unto Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, saying,
The Word of the LORD to Zechariah
In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD unto Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet, saying,
515 BC
Completion and Dedication of the Temple
And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy,
500 BC
Jacob gives the plates to Enos
Jacob, grown old, delivers the small plates to his son Enos and bids the people farewell. (Jacob 7:27)
483 BC
Queen Vashti Deposed
Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, (this [is] Ahasuerus which reigned, from India even unto Ethiopia, [over] an hundred and seven and twenty provinces:)
478 BC
Esther Becomes Queen
After these things, when the wrath of king Ahasuerus was appeased, he remembered Vashti, and what she had done, and what was decreed against her.
Mordecai Thwarts a Conspiracy
In those days, while Mordecai sat in the king's gate, two of the king's chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those which kept the door, were wroth, and sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus.
474 BC
Haman Seeks Revenge on the Jews
After these things did king Ahasuerus promote Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him, and set his seat above all the princes that [were] with him.
473 BC
Esther Prepares a Banquet
Now it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on [her] royal [apparel], and stood in the inner court of the king's house, over against the king's house: and the king sat upon his royal throne in the royal house, over against the gate of the house.
Haman Is Hanged
So the king and Haman came to banquet with Esther the queen.
Mordecai Informs Esther of Haman's Plot
When Mordecai perceived all that was done, Mordecai rent his clothes, and put on sackcloth with ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and cried with a loud and a bitter cry;
The King Honors Mordecai
On that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king.
Xerxes' Edict on Behalf of Esther and Jews
On that day did the king Ahasuerus give the house of Haman the Jews' enemy unto Esther the queen. And Mordecai came before the king; for Esther had told what he [was] unto her.
472 BC
Purim Instituted
Now in the twelfth month, that [is], the month Adar, on the thirteenth day of the same, when the king's commandment and his decree drew near to be put in execution, in the day that the enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them, (though it was turned to the contrary, that the Jews had rule over them that hated them;)
Xerxes' Tribute to Mordecai
And the king Ahasuerus laid a tribute upon the land, and [upon] the isles of the sea.
458 BC
Ezra Commissioned by Artaxerxes
Now this [is] the copy of the letter that the king Artaxerxes gave unto Ezra the priest, the scribe, [even] a scribe of the words of the commandments of the LORD, and of his statutes to Israel.
Ezra Journeys to Jerusalem
Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah,
457 BC
Ezra's reforms
Now when these things were done, the princes came to me, saying, The people of Israel, and the priests, and the Levites, have not separated themselves from the people of the lands, [doing] according to their abominations, [even] of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Jebusites, the Ammonites, the Moabites, the Egyptians, and the Amorites.
Families Return to Jerusalem with Ezra
These [are] now the chief of their fathers, and [this is] the genealogy of them that went up with me from Babylon, in the reign of Artaxerxes the king.
456 BC
Ezra's Prayer About Intermarriage
Now when Ezra had prayed, and when he had confessed, weeping and casting himself down before the house of God, there assembled unto him out of Israel a very great congregation of men and women and children: for the people wept very sore.
445 BC
Nehemiah's Prayer for the Exiles
The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. And it came to pass in the month Chisleu, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the palace,
444 BC
Artaxerxes Sends Nehemiah to Jerusalem
And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, [that] wine [was] before him: and I took up the wine, and gave [it] unto the king. Now I had not been [beforetime] sad in his presence.
Builders of the Walls Named
Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananeel.
Builders Overcome Ridicule
But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.
Census of Returned Exiles
Now it came to pass, when the wall was built, and I had set up the doors, and the porters and the singers and the Levites were appointed,
Completion of the Wall
So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth [day] of [the month] Elul, in fifty and two days.
Ezra Reads the Law
And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the street that [was] before the water gate; and they spake unto Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded to Israel.
Israelites Fast and Repent
Now in the twenty and fourth day of this month the children of Israel were assembled with fasting, and with sackclothes, and earth upon them.
Israelites Seal the Covenant
Now those that sealed [were], Nehemiah, the Tirshatha, the son of Hachaliah, and Zidkijah,
Nehemiah Abolishes Debt and Bondage
And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews.
People Settle in Jerusalem
And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts [to dwell] in [other] cities.
Sanballat's Plot
Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and [that] there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;)
432 BC
Nehemiah Restores Laws
On that day they read in the book of Moses in the audience of the people; and therein was found written, that the Ammonite and the Moabite should not come into the congregation of God for ever;
430 BC
The Word of the LORD by Malachi
The burden of the word of the LORD to Israel by Malachi.
420 BC
Enos passes the record to Jarom
After a long life of faith, Enos gives the plates to his son Jarom. (Jarom 1:1)
400 BC
Nephites prosper after 200 years
Two hundred years after Lehi left Jerusalem, the Nephites have grown rich and skilled in workmanship, and fortify their lands. (Jarom 1:8)
361 BC
Jarom passes the plates to Omni
Jarom delivers the plates to his son Omni as the people keep the law of Moses. (Jarom 1:15)
317 BC
Amaron receives the records from Omni
Omni gives the record to his son Amaron. (Omni 1:3)
279 BC
Chemish, Abinadom and Amaleki keep the record
The small plates pass through Chemish, Abinadom and Amaleki toward the close of the record. (Omni 1:8–12)
270 BC
Mosiah discovers Zarahemla
Warned by the Lord, Mosiah leads the righteous out of the land of Nephi and discovers Zarahemla, home of the people of Mulek. (Omni 1:12–19)
Mosiah interprets the stone of Coriantumr
Mosiah translates an engraved stone recounting Coriantumr and the fall of the Jaredites. (Omni 1:20–22)
225 BC
Mosiah leads righteous Nephites to Zarahemla and joins the Mulekites
Mosiah leads righteous Nephites to Zarahemla and joins the Mulekites
200 BC
Zeniff founds a colony in Lehi-Nephi
Zeniff leads a group back to the land of Lehi-Nephi and makes a treaty with the Lamanites. (Mosiah 9:3–6)
Zeniff leads a group to reclaim Nephite lands
Zeniff leads a group to reclaim Nephite lands
160 BC
King Noah rules the descendants of Zeniff in wickedness
King Noah rules the descendants of Zeniff in wickedness
Zeniff makes his son Noah king
Zeniff confers the kingdom on his son Noah, who rules in wickedness. (Mosiah 11:1)
150 BC
Abinadi prophesies and is killed (148 BC)
Abinadi prophesies and is killed (148 BC)
148 BC
Abinadi is martyred by fire
Abinadi prophesies before King Noah and his priests and is put to death by fire. (Mosiah 12–17)
Alma believes Abinadi and repents
Alma, a young priest, believes Abinadi’s words, flees, and secretly records his teachings. (Mosiah 17:2)
147 BC
Alma organizes the Church of Christ
At the Waters of Mormon, Alma baptizes the believers and organizes the Church of Christ. (Mosiah 18:13–17)
Alma the Elder preaches and baptizes; his group flees to the land of Helam
Alma the Elder preaches and baptizes; his group flees to the land of Helam
145 BC
Gideon seeks to slay King Noah
Gideon seeks to slay King Noah; Lamanites invade; Noah's men kill him; Limhi becomes king; Lamanites put Limhi's people in bondage
Limhi sends men to find Zarahemla
Limhi sends men to find Zarahemla; they discover 24 gold plates of the Jaredite record
The Nephite language taught to the Lamanites
The priests of Noah, now among the Lamanites, teach them the Nephite language and record-keeping. (Mosiah 24:4)
143 BC
Lamanite daughters abducted by Noah's priests
Lamanite daughters abducted by Noah's priests
130 BC
He confirms the teachings concerning
Mosiah 5:2, 6:2
King Benjamin consecrated his son
Mosiah 6:7
124 BC
King Benjamin gives his speech from a tower in Zarahemla
King Benjamin gives his speech from a tower in Zarahemla
121 BC
Ammon finds King Limhi
Ammon finds King Limhi; Limhi's people are converted and escape the Lamanites back to Zarahemla
Ammon is sent to find
Mosiah 25:17-18
Tower of King Benjamin
In the land of Zarahemla, Mosiah commissioned a small expedition to the land of Lehi-Nephi led by Ammon, a descendant of Zarahemla (Mosiah 7:1-3).
120 BC
Alma the Elder and followers escape bondage
Alma the Elder and followers escape bondage, return to Zarahemla, and he is made high priest
Alma the younger becomes first
Record is of the migration and fall of the Jaredite nation (Mosiah 28:11).
Alma the Younger causes problems
king Mosiah was aging, and none of his sons was willing to become king. He therefore recommended that the Nephite people be ruled by elected judges (Mosiah 29:11, {Mosiah 29:1-38}) after his death.
King Mosiah recommends that Nephi
They are met and warned by an angel whose voice shook the ground (Mosiah 27:11). All were subsequently converted (Mosiah 27:24)
King Mosiah translated the plates
Mosiah 27:32,34-35, Mosiah 28:1
Many Nephites,, refuse to join
Alma the Younger becomes "a great hinderment to the prosperity of the church of God" (Mosiah 27:9), secretly seeking, with the sons of Mosiah, to destroy the church.
The people of Zarahemla gather
Alma the younger and the four sons of King Mosiah (Mosiah 27:8). They sought to destroy the church of God (Mosiah 27:10).
They served as teachers and missionaries
They served as teachers and missionaries
Warning from an Angel
Warning from an Angel
100 BC
Alma the Younger and the four sons of Mosiah rebel
Alma the Younger and the four sons of Mosiah rebel, then convert via an angelic vision
99 BC
Captain Moroni is born
Moroni, who will lead the Nephite armies through the war years, is born. (Alma 43:16)
92 BC
Alma the Younger becomes high priest and chief judge
Alma the Younger becomes high priest and chief judge; sons of Mosiah leave on Lamanite mission; Mosiah institutes elected judges
Mosiah give over the records
He is also appointed high priest by his father.
The sons of Mosiah refuse
Mosiah gives all the records, including the brass plates and the plates of Limhi, and "the interpreters" (Mosiah 28:20) to Alma.
91 BC
Alma the Younger is appointed
He is executed, but his followers persecute those in the church.
Mosiah proposes the establishment of the rule of law
Mosiah proposes the establishment of the rule of law
Nehor preaches false doctrine and slays Gideon
Nehor preaches false doctrine and slays Gideon
90 BC
Aaron and brethren imprisoned preaching to Amalekites
Aaron and brethren imprisoned preaching to Amalekites, freed by Ammon and Lamoni; Lamanites in seven lands convert as Anti-Nephi-Lehies and receive the land of Jershon
Amlici seeks kingship, is rejected, forms the Amlicites, and wages war; Ammon converts King
Amlici seeks kingship, is rejected, forms the Amlicites, and wages war; Ammon converts King Lamoni and his city
Ammon becomes Lamoni's servant
He and his companions are imprisoned in the land of Middoni.
Ammon, Aaron, Omner and Himni,
Lamoni is converted and Ammon establishes a church in Ishmael.
Anti-Nephi-Lehies. vow never to take
They reiterate their refusal to take up arms, even to defend themselves.
Contentions arise, but Alma regulates
Ammon goes to the land of Ishmael and is taken captive. He is brought before the king, Lamoni.
Lamoni's father dies
The Lamanites attack the Anti-Nephi-Lehies, but desist when the Anti-Nephi-Lehies refuse to defend themselves.
Nehor teaches priestcraft and slays
Nehor teaches priestcraft and slays Gideon.
Reign of the judges commences
The people prosper, but more especially those who belong to the church.
87 BC
Amlici, a follower of Nehor,
The Amlicites are defeated but are then joined by the Lamanites and attack again. Alma slays Amlici and The Lamanites are driven out.
Many of the Lamanite attackers
Nevertheless, his followers set him apart as their king.
The people vote and Amlici
The people vote and Amlici is unsuccessful.
The uncoverted Lamanites prepare to make war against the Anti-Nephi-Lehies
The uncoverted Lamanites prepare to make war against the Anti-Nephi-Lehies.
85 BC
The Lamanites attack once more
The Lamanites attack once more but are repulsed again.
84 BC
The Nephites begin to "establish
The people of the church begin to "wax proud, because of their exceeding riches" (Alma 4:6). Contentions arise.
83 BC
3,500 Nephites join the church
He retains the office of high priest in order to combat the pride and dissension in the church.
Alma and Amulek are imprisoned
Alma and Amulek are imprisoned.
Alma preaches in Zarahemla, Gideon
The people of Ammonihah martyr the believers among them and burn the scriptures.
Alma selects Nephihah to replace
Alma selects Nephihah to replace him as chief judge,
Alma the Younger relinquishes the judgment seat to preach full-time
Alma the Younger relinquishes the judgment seat to preach full-time
People wax proud
People wax proud
Zeezrom contends with Alma but is silenced, fearing he has sinned
Zeezrom contends with Alma but is silenced, fearing he has sinned.
82 BC
Alma gains a mission companion, Amulek
Alma gains a mission companion, Amulek
81 BC
Alma and Amulek cannot be
The Amalekites seek to convince the Lamanites to revenge their losses by attacking the Anti-Nephi-Lehies again.
Alma preaches in Ammonihah but is rejected
Alma preaches in Ammonihah but is rejected.
Amalekitestry to stir up trouble
They are given the land of Jershon. They are now called the people of Ammon, or Ammonites.
Many more Lamanites are converted
As they are journeying, the sons of Mosiah meet Alma and are re-united.
They convert Zeezrom but are restrained from saving the righteous from death by fire
They convert Zeezrom but are restrained from saving the righteous from death by fire
Zoram leads the Nephite army
They are miraculously delivered from prison and their persecutors are slain.
74 BC
Korihor the Anti-Christ struck dumb
Korihor the Anti-Christ struck dumb; Alma and Amulek preach to the apostate Zoramites, whose converts join the Anti-Nephi-Lehies
Korihor, an antichrist, preaches false
The Zoramites begin to mingle with the Lamanites and prepare to go to war against the Nephites.
73 BC
Alma gives the records to Helaman
Alma commits the sacred records to his son Helaman, testifies of his conversion, and prophesies the Nephites’ destruction. (Alma 36–37)
Alma passes record-keeping to his son Helaman
Alma passes record-keeping to his son Helaman; Captain Moroni raises the Title of Liberty against dissenters
72 BC
Moroni fortifies Nephite cities; Pahoran takes the judgment seat; Teancum defeats Morianton
Moroni fortifies Nephite cities; Pahoran takes the judgment seat; Teancum defeats Morianton
The armies of the Nephites
The army of the Lamanites, led by Zerahemnah, come to battle against the Nephites. Moroni, chief captain of the Nephites, asks Alma to inquire of the Lord how to direct his armies. Moroni and Lehi lead
68 BC
Alma councels his sons
The people of Morianton contend with the people of Lehi over possession of land. An army of Nephites, led by Teancum, overtakes them and defeats them in battle.
Amalickiah again leads the Lamanites
Amalickiah again leads the Lamanites to war against the Nephites.
The "king-men" try to alter
The Nephites armies, reduced by the rebellion, are unable to defend their cities.
The people of Morianton attempt
They want to allow the establishment of a king over the Nephites. They fail to persuade a majority.
The Zoramites become Lamanites
The Zoramites become Lamanites.
67 BC
Civil war over the king-men
Civil war over the king-men; Amalickiah and Lamanites capture cities; Teancum slays Amalickiah in his tent
66 BC
Ammoron becomes head of the Lamanites; Moroni, Lehi, and Teancum regain many Nephite cities
Ammoron becomes head of the Lamanites; Moroni, Lehi, and Teancum regain many Nephite cities
Ammoron, brother of Amalickiah, is appointed king of the Lamanites
Ammoron, brother of Amalickiah, is appointed king of the Lamanites.
Moroni, Teancum and Lehi retake
Seeing the precarious situation of the Nephites, considering taking up arms again. Helaman persuades them to uphold their oath to renounce arms, but raises an army of two thousand of their sons who had
Teancum steals into the Lamanite
Jacob is slain. Many Lamanites are taken prisoner.
The people of Ammon consider
They take many prisoners of war. They send the prisoners under guard to Zarahemla. The Lamanite armies attack the Nephites guarding the prisoners and free the prisoners. Helaman, Gid and Teancum defeat the Lamanites, defending the city of Cumeni and retaking the city of Manti.
64 BC
Helaman commands the 2,000 Stripling Warriors, sons of the Anti-Nephi-Lehites
Helaman commands the 2,000 Stripling Warriors, sons of the Anti-Nephi-Lehites
The two thousand stripling warriors covenant
Two thousand young sons of the Anti-Nephi-Lehies covenant to defend the Nephites and never fall in battle. (Alma 53:16)
63 BC
Moroni frees Nephite prisoners of war by stealth
Moroni frees Nephite prisoners of war by stealth
62 BC
Moroni complains to Pahoran about lack of support
Moroni complains to Pahoran about lack of support
Moroni writes to Pahoran,
Moroni and Pahoran defeat the king-men in Zarahemla and slay Pachus, their leader. The dissenters are once again compelled to defend their country or be put to death.
Pahoran replies that the king-men
Many Lamanite prisoners join the people of Ammon. Moroni, Lehi and Teancum pursue the Lamanite armies. Teancum steals into the Lamanite camp and slays Ammoron, but is slain in turn. The Nephite armies, under Moroni and Teancum, defeat the Lamanites and drive them from the land of Zarahemla.
61 BC
Moroni defends Pahoran and executes king-men; Teancum slays Ammoron and is himself slain
Moroni defends Pahoran and executes king-men; Teancum slays Ammoron and is himself slain
60 BC
Moroni and Pahoran retake the city of Nephihah
Moroni and Pahoran retake the city of Nephihah.
Moroni marches to Zarahemla, raising
Those lands exposed to the Lamanites and yields command of the armies to his son, Moronihah.
57 BC
Moroni fortifies the lands
Moroni fortifies the lands
56 BC
Helaman and his brethren go
Helaman and his brethren go forth to regulate the church.
55 BC
Hagoth takes Nephites to explore by sea
Hagoth takes Nephites to explore by sea; a second voyage is never heard from again
Helaman dies. Shiblon, son of Alma, takes charge of the records
Helaman dies. Shiblon, son of Alma, takes charge of the records.
53 BC
Moroni dies
The Lamanites attack but are driven back by the army of Moronihah.
52 BC
Hagoth builds ships and several
Pahoran's sons, Pahoran, Paanchi and Pacumeni, contend for the judgement-seat. Pahoran is appointed chief judge by the voice of the people. Paanchi incites rebellion and is condemned to death. Kishkumen founds a secret combination and murders Pahoran on the judgement-seat. Pacumeni is appointed chief judge.
Kishkumen forms a gang and murders Pahoran the second
Kishkumen forms a gang and murders Pahoran the second
51 BC
Pahoran dies
A Lamanite army, led by Coriantumr, takes possession of the city of Zarahemla and slays Pacumeni. Moronihah retakes Zarahemla and Coriantumr is slain.
50 BC
Gadianton becomes the leader of Kishkumen's band
Gadianton becomes the leader of Kishkumen's band.
Helaman the Second becomes chief judge; Gadianton leads Kishkumen's band into the wilderness
Helaman the Second becomes chief judge; Gadianton leads Kishkumen's band into the wilderness
41 BC
Helaman rules "with justice and equity"
Helaman rules "with justice and equity"
39 BC
Nephi, Helaman's son, fills the judgment seat as dissenters stir the people
Nephi, Helaman's son, fills the judgment seat as dissenters stir the people
Peace is established
Peace is established
38 BC
Helaman dies. Nephi, son of Helaman, becomes chief judge
Helaman dies. Nephi, son of Helaman, becomes chief judge.
Nephi gives up the judgement-seat
The Lamanites yield up the lands of the Nephites.
35 BC
Nephi and Lehi go forth
They take possession of all "the land southward" (Helaman 4:8).
32 BC
Many Lamanites are converted
Many Lamanites are converted.
30 BC
Nephi gives up the judgment seat to preach; Nephi and Lehi convert thousands
Nephi gives up the judgment seat to preach; Nephi and Lehi convert thousands
29 BC
Moronihah succeeds in regaining half
Moronihah succeeds in regaining half the Nephite lands.
Nephites abandon their lands
There is free trade among their peoples.
The Lamanites become more righteous
The Lamanites become more righteous than the Nephites.
27 BC
Righteous Lamanites preach to wicked Nephites; Satan gives secret oaths to Gadianton
Righteous Lamanites preach to wicked Nephites; Satan gives secret oaths to Gadianton
26 BC
The Nephites and Lamanites enjoy
The Nephites and Lamanites enjoy peace
25 BC
The land north is called
The people become more wicked.
23 BC
Gadianton's robbers prosper, especially among
Gadianton's robbers prosper, especially among the Nephites.