- For next few years, the Gadianton robbers again grow in power, and cause much trouble among the people.
- Knowing of the imminent destruction of the wicked people, Nephi prays and begs that the destruction be replaced with a famine.
- According to Nephi’s request, a terrible famine sweeps across the land, leaving large portions of the population dead.
- Seeing the significant toll the famine is taking, the chief judges ask Nephi to pray to end the famine.
- Realizing the people are repenting, Nephi beseeches the Lord to end the famine in the land.
- Rain begins to fall, and the famine dissipates.
- The people rejoice and glorify God; they esteem Nephi and his brother Lehi to be great prophets.
- The church and the people prosper and multiply, continually enjoying peace.
- Some disputes about church doctrine arise, but Nephi and Lehi use their revelatory gifts to solve the problems.
- Back to Nephite Moral Decay