What to Answer the Messengers of the Nations

George Reynolds, Janne M. Sjodahl

This is a remarkable verse. The implication is that when the descendants of Abraham are being gathered for the last time, the nations of the world will be in commotion on account of war and war rumours. They will then send ambassadors to Palestine, or to the leading Jews, wherever they dwell, and ask them how they are getting along. The Prophet here, at least (see date in verse 28) 2265 years ago, formulated the correct answer to that question: "The Lord hath founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it." In other words, "All is well with Zion. God has founded it."

Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 1

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