“For the Lamanites Had Surrounded Them on Every Side”

W. Cleon Skousen

It was about this time that the Nephites learned what it meant to be subjected to all of the abuse and indignities of bondage as predicted by Abinadi.

The persecution and virtual slavery of the Nephites finally became so unbearable that they decided it would be worthwhile to wage war for their freedom.

Treasures from the Book of Mormon

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