In verse 10, anticipating Nephi’s impending death, Jacob went out of his way to ensure that his loyalty and close relationship with Nephi was clearly understood. I’m sure Jacob felt a great loss, just like Nephi did, when his father Lehi died. It should be remembered that Jacob was a fairly young man when Lehi died, and so it is understandable that Nephi, who was probably at least twenty years his senior, naturally became a protector and a strong father figure to him, defending his people and laboring for their welfare. In many ways, Nephi was seen as modeling good kingship and leadership.