After initially resisting the unexpected prompting v. If his account is true and I believe that it is the Lord commanded him to kill Laban.
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As Nephi looked upon this man who had sought their lives the Spirit constrained him to slay Laban.
Nephi kills laban. This story can be as jarring to modern readers as it was disturbing to Nephi at the time 1 Nephi 410. Nephi did not have to include the account of his slaying of Laban in his record. Nephi Kills Laban Laban is portrayed in the account as an unbelieving angry powerful false accuser who commands the killing of four innocent brothers for personal gain.
He finds Laban lying drunk in the streets. Courageously Nephi returns alone to Jerusalem in search of Laban and the plates. By anyone who feels that God has told them to do so.
18 and managed to get the plates v. Nephi didnt know but it must have seemed surreal. Nephi and his brothers have been sent by their father Lehi to retrieve a sacred record contained on brass plates which are in the possession of a man named Laban.
That night alone in the streets of Jerusalem Nephi found Laban on the ground in a drunken stupor. How did this happen. And Nephi ultimately must slay Laban for the very reason which initially led him to shrink from itso that he will not offend the divine lawgiver.
What other Book of Mormon stories should I post down the road. Nephis killing of Laban in the Book of Mormon Summary. And doesnt this passage then justify the killing of the wicked.
Why Did God Command Nephi to Kill Laban. There was already a state of unrest and wickedness in Jerusalem. Wasnt this cold-blooded murder.
When he hesitated the Spirit gave him several reasons why it was the right thing to do. See DC 9823-32 We realize then that the application of laws changes at the command of the lawgiver. As he approaches Labans home Nephi sees him lying on the ground incapacitated by alcohol and utterly alone.
He does not plan the killing when going back into the city at all. He finds Laban in a drunken stupor and is commanded to cut off his head with his own sword. For he truly spake unto the waters of the Red Sea and they divided.
And some ask Why wouldnt Nephi complain to the authorities about Laban and then let the authorities kill him. The Spirit commanded Nephi to kill Laban. He could even have lied saying that Laban was already dead when he found him.
10 Nephi killed Laban v. He was not caught in the act and he might have left his account of obtaining the plates vague. Welch a long-time student of biblical law has argued that the complexities of Nephis slaying of Laban can be evalu-ated profitably through the perspectives of the prevail-.
He was already familiar with the manner in which God communicated with him. He then finds Labans servant retrieves the records and carries them to his brothers outside the city. This story can be as jarring to modern readers as it was disturbing to Nephi at the time 1 Nephi 410.
The Lord commands Nephi to slay. Nephi did not kill Laban the Lord did. 10 Nephi killed Laban v.
Prior to being sent back to Jerusalem for the brass plates Nephi had previously had a number of experiences with God. Nephis receipt of the command to kill Laban was not his first communication from God. At first glance its easy to mistake this for cold-blooded murder but Nephi claims that it was done at the instruction of the Spirit.
Nephi was on the Lords errand. Welch a long-time student of biblical law has argued that the complexities of Nephis slaying of Laban can be evaluated profitably through the perspectives of the prevailing legal principles of Nephis. Let us be strong like unto Moses.
What other Book of Mormon Stories should I post. Despite this portrayal Nephi does not premeditate the murder of Laban. At 917 PM One of the more difficult passages in the Book of Mormon is the one where Nephi kills Laban.
I have already posted Mahonri Moriancumer D. Why did he take it upon himself to kill Laban if he were truly a good upright outstanding citizen 1. This story can be as jarring to modern readers as it was disturbing to Nephi at the time 1 Nephi 410.
Nephi returns a third time to Labans house trusting the Lord to open a way to fulfill His mission. The judgment against Laban is being received by revelation. Why is this so difficult to see.
Ive been asked by a friend to share my thoughts on this apparent contradiction. Laban WAS the authorities. 18 and managed to get the plates v.
Nephi did not take it upon himself to kill Laban. Nephi Kills Laban After seeing the Angel Nephi speaks to Laman and Lemuel and explains that the Lord is all powerful for behold he is mightier than all the earth then why not mightier than Laban and his fifty yea or even than his tens of thousandsTherefore let us go up. Had he done so he would indeed have been guilty of committing murder.
How can Latter-day Saints point to Nephis killing of Laban as an example of a positive example of a Book of Mormon character. The idea was abhorrent to Nephi and he resisted. After initially resisting the unexpected prompting Nephi killed Laban and managed to get the plates.
Near the beginning of the Book of Mormon there is a troubling story.
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