“The Cloud of Darkness”

Brant Gardner

The “cloud of darkness” could be the cloud of suspended particulates accompanying many volcanic eruptions. (See commentary accompanying 3 Nephi 8:20–22.) The Lamanites would be immobilized, not only because of fear but because they could not see where to go or whether other structures had fallen.

Second Witness: Analytical & Contextual Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 5

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