Who was this Helaman?

Thomas R. Valletta

“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).

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