“The Prophet Zenos Did Testify of These Things”
For a more in-depth discussion of the significance of the ministry and teachings of Zenos see Commentary 1:147; 2:48. It is significant to note that Mormon, as well as Nephi and Jacob before him, was fond of quoting from Zenos and Zenock. “They testified particularly concerning us, who are the remnant of their seed.” Presumably this means the Nephites quoted Zenos and Zenock because they were descendants of these great oracles, which might explain why Book of Mormon prophets found occasion to cite the teachings of those prophets. The Book of Mormon is silent concerning the historical background of their ministries and the exact nature of their relationship to Lehi’s seed.
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