A New Home in the Promised Land

The Nephites and the Lamanites

Lehi and Sariah’s family kept growing in the promised land. Their children had children of their own. Lehi was getting old. Before he died, he gave blessings to the people in his family. He told them that when they kept God’s commandments, the Lord would help them.

2 Nephi 4:3–12

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Laman and Lemuel watching Nephi

After Lehi died, Nephi led the people. He told them to obey the Lord. Laman and Lemuel were mad. They wanted to kill Nephi so that they could lead instead.

2 Nephi 4:13; 5:1–4

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group of people traveling

The Lord told Nephi to leave with his family and anyone else who wanted to follow the Lord. They traveled for many days and found a new place to live.

2 Nephi 5:1, 5–8

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people farming

Those who went with Nephi were called Nephites, and those who stayed were called Lamanites. The Nephites asked Nephi to lead them. They worked hard. They farmed, raised animals, and built a temple and other buildings. Priests and teachers taught them about the Lord, and the people were happy.

2 Nephi 5:9–11, 13–17, 26–27