Ether 2:16-20
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- vs. 16-20 - It is interesting to note how the Lord commands the Brother of Jared to build barges "after the manner of barges which ye have hitherto built," probably giving reference to the barges that are mentioned earlier in chapter 3. The Jaredites had already built barges and used them to cross waters while they were travelling in the wilderness. However, the second time the Jaredites built barges, the Brother of Jared had to inquire of the Lord as to what they should do have light and air in them. Why? Perhaps the first ones were used for crossing small distances, or perhaps they were similar to the second ones, but still slightly different (i.e. more like a boat). It's fun to ponder little details like this about the Book of Mormon!
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