“The Blessings of the Lord Upon Us”

Brant Gardner

Redaction: This passage is a homily, embedded in the narrative so that the spiritual lesson will become apparent. Nephi records Yahweh’s promises about food and guidance. He purposely constructs the parallel between his own family’s exodus and the exodus of Israel from Egypt, during which Yahweh similarly provided nourishment and guidance.

Second Witness: Analytical & Contextual Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 1

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