- Nephi resigns from his office as judge, and entrusts the position to a man named Cezoram.
- Nephi joins his brother Lehi, and the two set out to preach to the word of God to the Nephites.
- Nephi and Lehi are inspired and fueled by the words of their late father Helaman, who taught that true happiness and prosperity comes from following and believing Jesus.
- Helaman had instructed Nephi and Lehi well.
- Nephi and Lehi, keeping the faith, go on a preaching circuit, beginning in Bountiful, and going through Gid, Mulek, and even into the territories within Zarahemla occupied by Lamanites.
- Nephi and Lehi’s charismatic and powerful preaching convinces many of their errors, and leads many to repentance.
- 8,000 Lamanites are baptized, and converted unto the Lord as a result of Nephi and Lehi’s efforts.