King Benjamin's royal work was now done. He had lived to bring his people into communion with their Creator. His spirit was full of heavenly joy, but his body was bent under the weight of many years. His hair was white, and his voice could scarcely be heard. However, before his subjects returned to their homes, Benjamin gave them, as was his privilege, his patriarchal blessing.
Mosiah now reigned in his father's stead, whilst Benjamin, beloved and honored, remained yet another three years on the earth before he returned to the presence of his Heavenly Father.