“According to the Words of Nephi”

Brant Gardner

Drought, one of the major causes of famine, was apparently the means by which Nephi created the famine. This widespread famine afflicted the Lamanites as well, so there was no possibility of receiving assistance from them, although it also provided protection from a possible Lamanite raid.

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

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