Why did Ether dwell in a cave?

Thomas R. Valletta

“Ether, the heir apparent to the Jaredite throne, was rejected by the people in power. … The fact that Ether was the grandson of a deposed king and that he was making accusations against king Coriantumr must have created a strong bias against him. Because both his person and his message were unwelcome in Coriantumr’s court, Ether had to flee for his life (Ether 13:20–22). He lived without influence among the people rather than as a king in a castle. In fact, he was considered to be an enemy, and lived as a recluse in a cave. He warned the people, observed the war by night, and recorded the tragic events (Ether 13:13–14)” (LeBaron, “Ether and Mormon,” 154).

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