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Charting the Book of Mormon, © 1999 Welch, Welch, FARMS Life Spans of Lehi’S Lineage Section 3 Chronology of the Book of Mormon Charts 26–40 Chronology Chart 26 Life Spans of Lehi’s Lineage Key Scripture 1 Nephi–Omni Explanation This chart shows the lineage of Lehi and approximate life spans of him and his descendants, from Nephi to Amaleki, who were re- sponsible for keeping the historical and doctrinal records of their people. Each bar on the chart represents an individual record keeper’s life. Although the Book of Mormon does not give the date of Nephi’s death, it makes good sense to assume that he was approximately seventy-five years old when he died. Source John W. Welch, “Longevity of Book of Mormon People and the ‘Age of Man,’” Journal of Collegium Aesculapium 3 (1985): 34–45. Charting the Book of Mormon, © 1999 Welch, Welch, FARMS Life Spans of Lehi’s Lineage Life span Lehi Life span with unknown date of death Nephi Jacob Enos Jarom Omni Amaron Chemish Abinadom Amaleki 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 YEARS B.C. Charting the Book of Mormon, © 1999 Welch, Welch, FARMS Chart 26 Chronology Chart 27 Life Spans of Mosiah’s Lineage Key Scripture Omni–Alma 27 Explanation Mosiah and his lineage did much to bring people to Jesus Christ. After being instructed by the Lord to lead the people of Nephi out of the land of Nephi, Mosiah preserved their lives and brought to the people of Zarahemla the brass plates and the Nephite records. He also taught the people of Zarahemla the gospel and the lan- guage of the Nephites, and he was made king over both Nephites and Mulekites. His example of righteousness was emulated by his son Benjamin and Benjamin’s son Mosiah. In addition to safe- guarding the brass plates and the Nephite records, Benjamin and Mosiah admonished the people to have faith in Christ and to renew their covenants with the Lord. Mosiah’s four sons, while rebellious in their youth, were instrumental in converting thou- sands of Lamanites to the gospel of Christ. Source John W. Welch, “Longevity of Book of Mormon People and the ‘Age of Man,’” Journal of Collegium Aesculapium 3 (1985): 34–45. Charting the Book of Mormon, © 1999 Welch, Welch, FARMS Life Spans of Mosiah’s Lineage Life span Life span with unknown date of death Mosiah1 Benjamin Mosiah2 Ammon Aaron Omner Himni 250 200 150 100 50 0 YEARS B.C. Charting the Book of Mormon, © 1999 Welch, Welch, FARMS Chart 27 Chronology Chart 28 Life Spans of Alma’s Lineage Key Scripture Mosiah 17–Mormon 1 Explanation This chart shows the lineage of Alma and approximate life spans of him and his descendants mentioned in the Book of Mormon. Alma’s conversion while listening to Abinadi (see Mosiah 18:1) and Alma’s baptism at the Waters of Mormon (see Mosiah 18:14) were important events for himself and for the Nephite civilization. Not only were Alma’s descendants able to receive the blessings of the gospel, but for over four hundred years many of them were key prophets and principal keepers of the plates of Nephi who in turn spread the gospel to the general population. Source John W. Welch, “Longevity of Book of Mormon People and the ‘Age of Man,’” Journal of Collegium Aesculapium 3 (1985): 34–45. Charting the Book of Mormon, © 1999 Welch, Welch, FARMS Life Spans of Alma’s Lineage Alma1 Life span Alma2 Life span with unknown date of death Corianton Shiblon Helaman2 Helaman3 Nephi2 Nephi3 Nephi4 Amos1 Amos2 Ammaron 200 100 0 100 200 300 400 B.C. A.D. Charting the Book of Mormon, © 1999 Welch, Welch, FARMS Chart 28 Chronology Chart 29 Flashbacks in the Book of Mosiah Key Scripture Mosiah 9–24 Explanation The narratives in the book of Mosiah do not always follow in strict chronological order. The two major flashbacks, Zeniff’s and Alma’s accounts, illustrate that the book of Mosiah was put together by use of historical records of several authors. These flashbacks also attest to the historicity of the Book of Mormon, because it would have been difficult for the Prophet Joseph Smith to dictate these historically complex flashbacks and still keep his facts straight. In this chart the bars represent the narrative content and flow of the books of Omni and Mosiah over time, while the two flashback episodes are shown in relation to their placement in the book of Mosiah and to the time spans they cover, which predate the time of Mosiah1. Charting the Book of Mormon, © 1999 Welch, Welch, FARMS Flashbacks in the Book of Mosiah Omni Mosiah Mosiah Mosiah Mosiah 300 B.C. 1–8 9–22 23–24 25–29 279 B.C. Omni Amaron 250 B.C. Chemish FIRST LASHBACK Abinadom F 200 B.C. 200 B.C. Mosiah 1 Zeniff Noah SECOND Amaleki FLASHBACK Abinadi 145 B.C. 150 B.C. 130 B.C. Alma Benjamin Benjamin Limhi 1 130 B.C. 120 B.C. B C B C 121 . 121 . 120 B.C. Mosiah2 100 B.C. 91 B.C. Charting the Book of Mormon, © 1999 Welch, Welch, FARMS Chart 29 Chronology Chart 30 Flashbacks in the Book of Alma Key Scripture Alma 17–28 Explanation As in the book of Mosiah, there are two significant flashbacks in the first part of the book of Alma. They highlight successful episodes in the missionary work of the sons of Mosiah among the Lamanites. The text in Alma 1–16 covers events in the land of Zarahemla through the fourteenth year of the reign of the judges. In Alma 17 the narrative reverts back to the first year of the judges and then covers events in the lands of Ishmael and Nephi those same fourteen years (see Alma 17:4). The first flashback recounts Ammon’s ministry to the people of Lamoni (see Alma 17–20), and the second records how Lamoni’s father and his household were converted through the preaching of Aaron, resulting in the conver- sion of thousands throughout the land (see Alma 21–23). Approxi- mate dates are listed both by standard configuration (B.C.) and Nephite time (reign of the judges, or R.J.). These flashbacks are yet another evidence of the complexity of the Book of Mormon. It is quite remarkable how these historical accounts fit so neatly together, all coming together again with the Lamanite attacks in the eleventh (16:2 = 25:2) and fourteenth (16:12 = 28:2) years. In addition, another flashback (not shown on this chart) is found in Alma 56:1 and 56:9, which returns from the thirteenth year to the twenty- sixth to pick up the story of Helaman’s stripling warriors. Charting the Book of Mormon, © 1999 Welch, Welch, FARMS Flashbacks in the Book of Alma Alma Alma Alma Alma 100 B.C. 1–16 17–20 21–27 28–63 FIRST SECOND FLASHBACK FLASHBACK 91 B.C. 91 B.C. 91 B.C. 91 B.C. Alma2 Ammon Aaron (1 R.J.) Nehor Lamoni Lamoni’s father land of Ishmael land of Amlicites Nephi Amulek Anti-Nephi- converts Lehi Zeezrom Ammonihah Ammonihah 81 B.C. attacked attacked (11 R.J.) Anti-Nephi-Lehies move to Jershon 78 B.C. 78 B.C. Jershon Jershon (14 R.J.) attacked attacked Korihor Zoramites 71 B.C. (21 R.J.) Captain Moroni sons of Helaman 61 B.C. (31 R.J.) Charting the Book of Mormon, © 1999 Welch, Welch, FARMS Chart 30 Chronology Chart 31 Jaredite Kings Key Scripture Ether 1; 7–15 Explanation This chart shows the chronology of Jaredite kings referred to in the book of Ether, their familial ties to each other, and whether they were righteous, unrighteous, or in captivity all of their days (in which case their moral character went unremarked). Mosiah attested to the ability of a king to influence his people for good or evil. Referring specifically to King Noah, he stated, “How much iniquity doth one wicked king cause to be committed, yea, and what great destruction!” (Mosiah 29:17). The main column on this chart gives the genealogy of Ether, the son of Coriantor (see Ether 11:23), which runs back to Jared (see Ether 1:6–32). This king list contains thirty names, from the Jaredite founder down to the prophet Ether, who was not a king but whose name is on the book in the Book of Mormon telling the history of the Jaredites. Con- flicts with others who asserted powers as kings are also listed. Source Expanded from the work of Lee Prince, student of John W. Welch, Book of Mormon 121H, Brigham Young University, fall 1997. Charting the Book of Mormon, © 1999 Welch, Welch, FARMS Brother Jared Jaredite Kings of Jared Orihah Kib Corihor Shule Noah Omer Cohor Emer Jared2 Corihor, Noah, Coriantum Akish and Cohor Com reigned over the Jared and Akish land of Moron; Heth 2 reigned over the Nimrod returned Shez the land of Moron land of first inheri- to Shule (Ether 7) Riplakish tance until all but thirty were killed; Morianton Omer was then restored as king Kim over the whole land Levi (Ether 8) Corom Kish righteous Lib unrighteous Hearthom lived in captivity Heth from father to son Aaron from brother to brother Amnigaddah not related by blood Coriantum Com Shared Shiblom Seth Gilead Ahah Lib Ethem Moron Coriantumr Shiz These four fought Coriantumr for Coriantor control of the kingdom (Ether 13–14) Ether Charting the Book of Mormon, © 1999 Welch, Welch, FARMS Chart 31 Chronology Chart 32 Nephite and Lamanite Kings Key Scriptures Omni 1:12–25; Words of Mormon 1:10–18; Mosiah 1–22; Alma 17–22 Explanation This chart highlights prominent Nephite and Lamanite kings from 200–77 B.C.
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