Whether Lehi knows of Nephi's epiphany or not, he clearly knows Nephi's heart. Lehi specifically assigns Nephi to this task because he knows the importance of the task. Lehi's benediction, to "go, my son, and thou shalt be favored of the Lord, because thou hast not murmured" may be just the blessing of a father, or perhaps Lehi's dream had shown him something of what would take place on this journey, and Lehi knew how well that benediction would be fulfilled.