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Revision as of 01:22, 4 November 2012

The Book of Mormon > Moroni > Chapter 9

Subpages: Verses 9:1-6, Verses 9:7-19, Verses 9:20-26

Previous page: Chapter 8                      Next page: Verses 1-6

This page would ideally always be under construction. You are invited to contribute.


Summary

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The relationship of chapter 9 to the rest of the book is discussed at Moroni. Chapter 9 can be outlined as follows:

B. Decay within society: wickedness and accountability of the Nephite nation (9)
a. Labors to save unrepentant Nephites through war and preaching (1-6)
• account of Mormon's labors in battle (1-2)
• account of Mormon's labors in preaching (3-5) >
• necessity of trying to save Nephites through preaching (6)
b. Description of and lament for wicked condition of society (7-19)
• account of Lamanite army atrocities on Nephite prisoners (7-8)
• account of Nephite army atrocities on Lamanite prisoners (9-10)
• lament for the wicked condition of Nephites (11-15)
• account of helpless condition of Nephite civilians (16-17)
• lament for the wicked and helpless condition of Nephites (18-19)
a. Instructions that Moroni remain faithful and witness (20-26)
• inability to recommend wicked Nephites to God (20-21)
• instruction that Moroni write a final witness regarding Nephites (22-24)
• exhortation that Moroni continue faithful in Christ (25-26)

Each of these sections is discussed separately on the following subpages: Verses 9:1-6, Verses 9:7-19, Verses 9:20-26


Discussion

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Points to ponder

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I have a question

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Resources

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Notes

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