“Nephi Was Desirous That They Should Have No King”

W. Cleon Skousen

It is interesting that Nephi refused to let them make him a king. Like any great spiritual leader he had no political ambitions, but he did aspire to teach the people and lead them into paths of righteousness. Later, in Mosiah chapter 29, we find a whole chapter explaining why the people should never have kings.

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