2 Nephi 1:15 Encircled About Eternally in the Arms of His Love: Near the end of his life, Lehi declares to his sons that "the Lord hath redeemed my soul from hell; I have beheld his glory, and I am encircled about eternally in the arms of his love" (2 Nephi 1:15). . He is anointed and then he is introduced into the presence of the king. Adam fell that men might be, and men are that they might have joy. . by linking it to the transgression of Adam and Eve, which they committed in the hope of gaining a knowledge of good and evil and the difference between them. [John W. Welch, "Lehi's Last Will and Testament: A Legal Approach," in The Book of Mormon: Second Nephi, the Doctrinal Structure, pp. These blessings were present when the people were faithful. 2, 2000, FARMS, pp. 2 Nephi 3. But, as Lehi goes on to explain, it is the redemption from the transgression accomplished by the Messiah in the fulness of times that makes men free to choose between the two (see 2 Nephi 2:18, 26, 27; see also 2:11, 2:30). He called each person by name and identified himself to each one. [Hugh W. Nibley, , pp. [Amy Blake Hardison, "Being a Covenant People," in Covenants Prophecies and Hymns of the Old Testament, p. 27] [See the commentary on 1 Nephi 2:20; 1 Nephi 5:5; 1 Nephi 17:36-38; Ether 2:8]. Afficher plus d'épisodes. Moreover, their continued possession of this bountiful land was contingent on their keeping the commandments (see Deuteronomy 8:1, 7-10). On the road whose traveler returns never, How has your heart led you? The Second Book of Nephi An account of the death of Lehi. We have a section on this in the Egyptian writing on embracing at the veil. And if there is no God, we are not, neither the earth; for there could have been no creation of things, neither to act nor to be acted upon; wherefore, all things must have vanished away. . He says here, "I give thee all life and power." 1-4], 2 Nephi 1:14 Hear the words of a trembling parent, whose limbs ye must soon lay down in the cold and silent grave (Illustration): Lehi Blesses His Sons in the Wilderness. The Lord warns Nephi to depart into the wilderness. It was first published in March 1830 by Joseph Smith as The Book of Mormon: An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon upon Plates Taken from the Plates of Nephi. Learn who He is and about his continued work in restoring his Gospel in our day. Illustrations of close parallels in Deuteronomy, particularly chapter 4, will be noted: (1) Rehearsal of Blessings: Lehi "rehearsed unto them, how great things the Lord had done for them" (2 Nephi 1:1, 3, 10). Ye say that he hath used sharpness, ye say that he hath been angry with you. Behold, he offereth himself a sacrifice for sin, to answer the ends of the law unto all those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit, and unto none else can the ends of the law be answered. Wherefore, this thing must needs destroy the wisdom of God and his eternal purposes, and also the power, and the mercy, and the justice of God. His journeyings in the wilderness, and so forth. It's very clear as a matter of fact. The kapporet [the thing that covers] is where God appeared to forgive the sins of the people [like that which covers the mercy seat]. However, Spackman has pointed out that at any time following his vision in the first year of Zedekiah's reign, Lehi could have factually proclaimed, "I have seen a vision in which I know that Jerusalem is destroyed." Lehi elaborates extensively on this formula1 by linking it to the transgression of Adam and Eve, which they committed in the hope of gaining a knowledge of good and evil and the difference between them. This covenant unity, or sacred friendship, grants great blessings to us and our posterity. Also, this is the embrace. Here we have the process going on from a famous picture in the temple of Karnak where he is washed here and then clothed. . Second Nephi begins with the prophecies of Lehi concerning the future of his seed, and speaks to his posterity. Lehi rehearses his peoples rebellions and murmurings, particularly against both him and Nephi during their ocean crossing (see 2 Nephi 1:2, 24-26). Lehi prophesies of a land of liberty—His seed will be scattered and smitten if they reject the Holy One of Israel—He exhorts his sons to put on the armor of righteousness. Nephi’s brethren rebelleth against him. Lehi called Jacob "my first-born in the days … . According to John Welch, since Lehi is the only figure in the Book of Mormon called "our father" (2 Nephi 1:1), this designation appears to be a unique reference to Lehi's patriarchal position at the head of Nephite civilization, society, and religion. Wherefore, he became a devil, having sought that which was evil before God. Moses explains that God is faithful and keeps "covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations" (Deuteronomy 7:9; see also 7:12). 24, 26-27] [See the commentary on Alma 20:4]. 2 Nephi 16. According to Amy Hardison, ancient covenants spelled out the attending blessings and curses. 9, Num. Yea, the Lord hath consecrated this land unto me and to my children for ever, and also all they who should be led out of other countries by the hand of the Lord. The Semitic version of the same story has lines similarly applicable to Lehi's imagery: To the house from which he who enters never goes forth; To the road whose path does not lead back. And ye have murmured because he hath been plain unto you. . The Lord warns Nephi to depart into the wilderness. Furthermore, according to 2 Nephi 25:9-10, the destruction of Jerusalem came "immediately after my father left Jerusalem." . These are the symbols of embracing. Some examples are as follows: May you not go on the roads of the western ones [the dead], They who go on them [travelers] do not return. THE SECOND BOOK OF NEPHI. Religious Educator … 2 Nephi 1:5 We Have Obtained a Land of Promise: Among the covenant promises that Lehi rehearsed unto Nephi's brethren was that of "a land of promise" (2 Nephi 1:5) The blessings and stipulations of those blessing concerning that promised land are found in verses 5-12. 2 Nephi 1:30 I Know Thou Art a True Friend: According to David Lamb, though the scriptures abound with numerous covenant terms and statements, one of the most beautiful is the usage of the word "friend." That's this idea of being taken back into his embrace again, "encircled about eternally in the arms of his love." So it is worthy of note that in his final words to his people, Lehi invokes the very phrases and concepts used by Moses in his farewell address to the Israelites, as recorded in Deuteronomy. 1 And now it came to pass that after I, Nephi, had made an end of teaching my brethren, our father, Lehi, also spake many things unto them, and rehearsed unto them, how great things the Lord had done for them in bringing them out of the land of Jerusalem. Chapter 1 Yea, as one generation passeth to another, there shall be bloodsheds and great visitations among them. And he also spake unto them concerning the land of promise which they had obtained, how merciful the Lord had been in warning us that we should flee out of the land of Jerusalem. (, Hear the words of a trembling parent, whose limbs ye must soon lay down in the cold and silent grave (. 24, 26-27] [See the commentary on Alma 20:4]. According to Hugh Nibley, the idea of being encircled about by the Savior's arms has parallels in the celebration of Yom Kippur. 2 Nephi 7. The Lord warns Nephi to depart into the wilderness. - 1st Nephi chapter 2. It's very important. God Will Be Good and Merciful to the People: Lehi echoes a persistent Mosaic theme when he consistently explains God's actions towards his people in terms of his mercy and "infinite goodness" (see 2 Nephi 1:3, 10). . Oh that ye would awake, awake from a deep sleep, yea, even from the sleep of hell, and shake off the awful chains by which ye are bound, which are the chains which bind the children of men, that they are carried away captive down to the eternal gulf of misery and woe. This is according to the account of Nephi; or in other words, I, Nephi, wrote this record. Nephi’s brethren rebelleth against him. . I have spoken these few words unto you all, my sons, in the last days of my probation; and I have chosen the good part according to the words of the prophet. Lehi did not need another vision to confirm Jerusalem's destruction. And if ye shall say there is no sin, ye shall also say there is no righteousness. So there's this idea of being one. Yea, by the temporal law they were cut off, and also by the spiritual law they perish from that which is good and become miserable for ever. In this chapter, Lehi knows of the short time he has left on Earth and intends to do his best to convince his sons of the importance of keeping the commandments. 2 Nephi 1:30 And I Know That Thou [Zoram] Art a True Friend unto My Son, Nephi, Forever: In 2 Nephi 1-4, the prophet Lehi is pronouncing upon the heads of his children certain covenant blessings. His journeyings in the wilderness, etc. An account of the death of Lehi. The Lord warns Nephi to depart into the wilderness. [Hugh W. Nibley, Teachings of the Book of Mormon, pp. Lehi prophesied that Jerusalem would be destroyed because of its wickedness. 2 Nephi 13. The original translation of the title did not include the word "first". And if there be no righteousness, there be no happiness. At the beginning of 2nd Nephi, Nephi reports the discussion his father, Lehi, had with his "brethren." This is what we do here in the rite of the Atonement in Israel. Keep the Commandments and Ye Shall Prosper in the Land: Moses warns Israel, "Keep . Then the king is going to embrace him. The words of the Lord to Lehi, "Inasmuch as ye shall keep my commandments ye shall prosper in the land" (2 Nephi 1:20; 4:4). Wherefore, my sons, I would that ye would remember; yea, I would that ye would hearken unto my words. [Alan C. Miner, Personal Notes]. Scripture Mastery. . Moses repeatedly pointed out his people's rebellions under his leadership (Deuteronomy 9:7-8). (6) Keep the Commandments and Ye Shall Prosper in the Land: Moses warns Israel, "Keep . 1 And now it came to pass that after I, Nephi, had made an end of teaching my brethren, our father, Lehi, also spake many things unto them, and rehearsed unto them, how great things the Lord had done for them in bringing … [David Lamb, "Friend: A Covenant Term," in, , Vol. In its covenant context, the word "friend" means more than just an acquaintance or one who is known, liked and trusted; it signifies that a covenant has been made between two individuals. . The two arms are embracing, and they are embracing the djed symbol, which represents the marrow in the bones. Here is a picture from the twenty-fifth dynasty. . Wherefore, if ye shall keep the commandments of the Lord, the Lord hath consecrated this land for the security of thy seed with the seed of my son. . Abraham is referred to as a "friend of God" because of his covenant relationship with the great Jehovah. Nephi’s brethren rebel against him. Nephi’s brethren rebel against him. A seventh took place in 2,200 BC ( Ether 1 :39-42 ) Our family consisted of my father Lehi, my mother Sariah, my older brothers, Laman, Lemuel and Sam, and myself. Moses repeatedly refers to the statutes and judgments of God (see Deuteronomy 4:1, 5, 8, 14, 40, 45). For behold, ye have accused him that he sought power and authority over you, but I know that he hath not sought for power nor authority over you, but he hath sought the glory of God and your own eternal welfare. Worship and serve God with other believers in Christ. My First Blessing: Thomas Valletta notes that the "first blessing" Lehi refers to is the birthright blessing, which was generally the right of the firstborn male child, based upon obedience. Lehi did not need another vision to confirm Jerusalem's destruction. His journeyings in the wilderness, etc. But, said he, notwithstanding our afflictions, we have obtained a land of promise, a land which is choice above all other lands, a land which the Lord God hath covenanted with me should be a land for the inheritance of my seed. About 600–592 B.C. And now behold, if Adam had not transgressed, he would not have fallen, but he would have remained in the Garden of Eden. All rights reserved. (Descent of Ishtar, obv., lines 5-6), [Robert F. Smith, "Shakespeare and the Book of Mormon," F.A.R.M.S., pp. Wherefore, I, Lehi, have obtained a promise that inasmuch as those whom the Lord God shall bring out of the land of Jerusalem shall keep his commandments, they shall prosper upon the face of this land; and they shall be kept from all other nations, that they may possess this land unto themselves. In so doing he echoes the prophecies of Moses, who taught the Israelites that they were "an holy people unto the Lord thy God: the Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth" (Deuteronomy 7:6; see also 7:14; 4:20, 37; 28:1, 9; 26:18-19). (10) The People Can Be a Choice and Favored People: Lehi expresses the wish that his people "might be a choice and a favored people of the Lord" (2 Nephi 1:19). 1 And now, Jacob, I speak unto you: Thou art my a firstborn in the days of my tribulation in the wilderness. The People Must Choose between Good and Evil, Life and Death: Moses tells the Israelites, "See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil" (Deuteronomy 30:15); see also 30:19). His journeyings in the wilderness, etc. ." 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