Lemuelites

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Lemuelites were a subdivision of Lamanites, a people of the ancient Americas referenced in the Book of Mormon.[1] Though to save time and prevent confusion those who were sought to destroy Nephi's people were often just called Lamanites.

[edit] Origins

In the journey in the wilderness, there is reference to Lemuel, older brother of Nephi younger brother of Laman, marrying one of the daughters of Ishmael.[2] Also in the Wilderness the wives of the Lehi group bare children;[3][4] therefore we have the beginnings of the Lemuel's family, though not referenced as having been called Lemuelites until the ministry of Jacob.

[edit] Other references

During the missionary efforts of Ammon, there is a reference to some Lemuelites being converted to the Lord.[5]

Also again there is a reference to them being compounded under the name Lamanites and that Lamanites are made up in reality of Lemuelites, Lamanites, Ishmaelites and dissenters from the Nephites.[6][7] As in Mormon's time as well.[8]

After the space of the foretold generations of peace,[citation needed] Lemuelites are among those to break away from the church and reject the gospel.[9]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Jacob 1:13
  2. ^ 1st Nephi 16:7
  3. ^ 1st Nephi 17:1-2
  4. ^ 1st Nephi 17:20
  5. ^ Alma 24:29
  6. ^ Alma 43:13
  7. ^ Alma 47:35
  8. ^ Mormon 1:8-9
  9. ^ 4th Nephi 1:38