3 Nephi 7:2–3

And the people were divided one against another; and they did separate one from another into tribes, every man according to his family and his kindred and friends; and thus they did destroy the government of the land. And every tribe did appoint a chief or a leader over them; and thus they became tribes and leaders of tribes.

From section: Societal Disintegration

From page: Gadianton Period

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