Nephi knew that his ability to burst his bonds and suddenly stand before them was a miracle, but his brothers thought it was just a gesture of renewed defiance. They were determined to bind Nephi and leave him in the desert to be devoured by wild beasts. Therefore it says:
“And it came to pass that they were angry with me again, and sought to lay hands upon me; but behold, one of the daughters of Ishmael, yea, and also her mother, and one of the sons of Ishmael, did plead with my brethren, insomuch that they did soften their hearts; and they did cease striving to take away my life.”