Jarom

According to the Book of Mormon, Jarom (/ˈɛr.ʌm/[1]) was a Nephite prophet, the son of the prophet Enos, who lived from about 420 BC to about 361 BC. Jarom is thought to have authored the Book of Jarom, which comprises 15 verses in the Book of Mormon.

Writings

Jarom relates that he received "revelations" and prophesied, and that there were many wars between the two Book of Mormon peoples the Nephites and the Lamanites.[2] Before his death, record keeping was handed over to his son Omni.

Family

Jacob
 
 
 
 
Enos
 
 
 
 
Jarom
 
 
 
 
Omni
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amaron
 
Chemish
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Abinadom
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amaleki

See also

Plates of Nephi: Caretakers

Preceded by
Enos
Nephite record keeper of the small plates
Sometime before 399 B.C. - Sometime before 323 B.C.
Succeeded by
Omni

References

  1. LDS.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «jĕr´um»
  2. The Book of Jarom