“The son of Helaman and the grandson of Alma, Helaman was made keeper of the sacred records by Shiblon, his father’s brother (Alma 63:11; 53 B.C.). He wrote the first part of the book of Helaman. And in 50 B.C. he was chosen as chief judge by the voice of the Nephites. He ruled at a dangerous and critical time, for both judges before him had been slain in office and a plot to kill him resulted in the death of his would-be assassin, Kishkumen. Helaman is remembered for the great instruction he gave his two sons, Nephi and Lehi (Hel. 5:6–13)” (Largey, Book of Mormon Reference Companion, 328).