Ether 9 reveals both the best and the worst of the Jaredite society. In it you will read about wicked kings and righteous kings, sons who were faithful and sons who rebelled against their fathers. As you read, look for how people and kings changed when wickedness increased.
Understanding the Scriptures
Ether 9
| Thence (v. 3) | That place |
| Gain (v. 11) | Riches |
| Cureloms and cumoms (v. 19) | It is uncertain what kind of animals these were. |
| Embrace (v. 26) | Accept |
| Dearth (v. 30) | Famine or drought |
| Hedge up (v. 33) | Block |
| Devour (v. 34) | Eat up greedily |
| Revive (v. 35) | Gain strength |
Studying the Scriptures
Do activity A as you study Ether 9.
Prepare a Report
Using Ether 9:1–9, write what Nimrah might have said in his report to Omer about what was happening in the kingdom.
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