“Chapter 12: King Benjamin,”
Book of Mormon Stories, 32
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King Benjamin was a righteous Nephite king. With the help of other righteous men, he brought peace to the land.
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King Benjamin became old and wanted to talk to his people. He needed to tell them that his son Mosiah would be the next king.
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The people came from all over the land and gathered near the temple. They placed their tents so the doors faced the temple.
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King Benjamin spoke from a tower so the Nephites could hear him.
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He told his people that he had tried hard to serve them. He said the way to serve God is by serving one another.
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King Benjamin told the people to obey God’s commandments. Those who faithfully keep the commandments will be happy and someday live with God.
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King Benjamin said Jesus Christ would soon be born on the earth. His mother’s name would be Mary.
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Jesus would perform miracles. He would heal the sick and bring the dead back to life. He would make the blind see and the deaf hear.
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Jesus would suffer and die for the sins of all people. Those who repent and have faith in Jesus will be forgiven of their sins.
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King Benjamin told the Nephites that wicked men would whip Jesus. Then they would crucify him.
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After three days Jesus would be resurrected.
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After King Benjamin spoke, the Nephites fell to the ground. They were sorry for their sins and wanted to repent.
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The people had faith in Jesus Christ, and they prayed to be forgiven.
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The Holy Ghost filled their hearts. They knew that God had forgiven them and that he loved them. They felt peace and joy.
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King Benjamin told his people to believe in God. He wanted them to know that God had created all things and that he is wise and powerful.
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King Benjamin told the people to be humble and pray every day. He wanted his people to always remember God and be faithful.
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He told the parents not to let their children fight or argue.
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He told them to teach their children to be obedient and to love and serve one another.
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He warned the people to be careful with what they thought, said, and did. They were to be faithful and keep the commandments for the rest of their lives.
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King Benjamin asked the people if they believed his teachings. They all said they did. The Holy Ghost had changed them, and they no longer wanted to sin.
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They all covenanted, or promised, to keep God’s commandments. King Benjamin was pleased.
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King Benjamin gave his son Mosiah the right to be the new king. Three years later King Benjamin died.
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Mosiah was a righteous king. He worked hard and served his people, as his father had.
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