Ancient See also Old; Primitive the Lord takes ancient away from Jerusalem, 2 Ne. 13:2 (Isa. 3:2). ancient, he is head, 2 Ne. 19:15. Jews are the Lord’s ancient covenant people, 2 Ne. 29:4–5 (Morm. 8:15). Mosiah2 can translate all records of ancient date, Mosiah 8:13. oaths of ancients, Ether 9:5 (10:33). Oliver Cowdery to receive knowledge of ancient records, D&C 8:1. the Lord gave law to all ancient prophets, D&C 98:32. Church in ancient days called priesthood after Melchizedek, D&C 107:4.