Lehi Refers to Many Similarities between Moses and Himself

John W. Welch

There are many similarities between Lehi and Moses which Nephi mentions in his record, especially near the end of his father’s life. Being recognized as "a prophet like unto Moses" added authority to religious leaders in the minds of ancient Israelites. Consider a few of the similarities between Moses and Lehi:

Further Reading

Book of Mormon Central, "Why Is Lehi Depicted as Similar to Moses? (2 Nephi 3:9–10)," KnoWhy 268 (January 30, 2017).

John W. Welch Notes

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