Omner

According to the Book of Mormon, Omner (/ˈɑːm.nɜr/[1]) was a Nephite missionary and one of the sons of King Mosiah. He was also brother to the prophet Ammon. As related in the Book of Mormon narrative, Omner and his three brothers (Ammon, Aaron, and Himni), left their father, and his people, to travel to the land of the Lamanites in order to preach the gospel to them.[2]

During their sojourn there, Omner was imprisoned and beaten,[3] but eventually aided in the conversion of thousands of Lamanites, who later became the Anti-Nephi-Lehis.[4]

"The beginning and end of the light", "Eternal Light" and "Mother of light" are three possible meanings of the name Omner.

References

  1. ↑ LDS.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «äm´ner»
  2. ↑ Alma 17:6-8
  3. ↑ Alma 26:29
  4. ↑ Alma 23