Amalekites (Book of Mormon)
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First mentioned in the missionary chapters of the sons of Mosiah, the Amalekites of The Book of Mormon are described as a group of Nephite
apostates (Book of Mormon index, Alma
43:13). They are credited with building the city of Jerusalem in the land of Jerusalem within the land of Nephi
, alongside Lamanites and Amulonites
(Alma 21:2).
The character of the Amelekites is described as "more hardened than the Lamanites" (Alma 21:3). In the various wars, the Amalekites are appointed captains because of their murderous dispositions (Alma 43:6).
Religiously, the Amalekites are after the order of Nehor
(Alma 21:4). When Aaron
, the son of Mosiah
, enters their land, the Amalekites are among those who contend with him. Though they confess to believe in God, only one Amalekite is converted (Alma 21:5-14).
Because of them, the Lamanites are spurred on to kill their own people, the Anti-Nephi-Lehies
(Alma 24:1). During the various wars between the Nephites and Lamanites, they are described as being better armed and continually inspire the Lamanites to fight (Alma 43:20,44).
and Amulonites
, no origin is directly stated for the Amalekites. But it is worth noting that according to the Words of Mormon
1:16, there arose "false prophets" and "false preachers," who were punished as the law allowed and many joined the ranks of the Lamanites.
Nephite
According to the Book of Mormon, a Nephite is a member of one of the four main groups of settlers of the ancient Americas. The other three groups are the Lamanites, Jaredites and Mulekites. In the Book of Mormon, the Nephites were a group of people descended from or associated with Nephi, the...
apostates (Book of Mormon index, Alma
Alma
- Print media :* Alma , a 1922 novel by Oswald de Andrade* Alma , a drama by Joshua Sobol about Alma Mahler-Werfel* Alma Cogan , a 1991 novel by Gordon Burn...
43:13). They are credited with building the city of Jerusalem in the land of Jerusalem within the land of Nephi
Nephi
According to the Book of Mormon, Nephi was the son of Lehi, a prophet, founder of the Nephite people, and author of the first two books of the Book of Mormon, First and Second Nephi.- Early life :Nephi was the fourth of six sons of Lehi and Sariah...
, alongside Lamanites and Amulonites
Amulonites
According to the Book of Mormon, the people commonly referred to as the Amulonites were composed of the priests of king Noah and the daughters of the Lamanites, whom the Amulonites took to wife by force...
(Alma 21:2).
The character of the Amelekites is described as "more hardened than the Lamanites" (Alma 21:3). In the various wars, the Amalekites are appointed captains because of their murderous dispositions (Alma 43:6).
Religiously, the Amalekites are after the order of Nehor
Nehor
Nehor was the name of the Nephite founder of an apostate sect mentioned in the Book of Mormon, around 90 BC . In opposition to the Church of God headed by Alma the Younger, Nehor zealously preached the following doctrines:...
(Alma 21:4). When Aaron
Aaron
In the Hebrew Bible and the Qur'an, Aaron : Ααρών ), who is often called "'Aaron the Priest"' and once Aaron the Levite , was the older brother of Moses, and a prophet of God. He represented the priestly functions of his tribe, becoming the first High Priest of the Israelites...
, the son of Mosiah
King Mosiah II
According to the Book of Mormon, Mosiah II, King Benjamin's son and Mosiah I's grandson, was king of the Nephite nation from about 124 BC to 91 BC. The Book of Mosiah is named after Mosiah II.-Accounts:...
, enters their land, the Amalekites are among those who contend with him. Though they confess to believe in God, only one Amalekite is converted (Alma 21:5-14).
Because of them, the Lamanites are spurred on to kill their own people, the Anti-Nephi-Lehies
Ammonites (Book of Mormon)
According to the Book of Mormon, the Ammonites were a group of Lamanites who had been converted to the Christian religion of the Nephites by the missionary efforts of Ammon and his brothers. They rejected the traditions of their fathers and embraced the traditions of the Nephites. To distinguish...
(Alma 24:1). During the various wars between the Nephites and Lamanites, they are described as being better armed and continually inspire the Lamanites to fight (Alma 43:20,44).
Origins
Unlike AmlicitesAmlicites
According to the Book of Mormon, the Amlicites were a break-off group of Nephites in the Book of Alma, in 87 B.C.-Origins:After the murder of Gideon mentioned in the book of Alma and the execution of Nehor, the man who introduced priestcraft to the Nephites, there arose one after the order of Nehor...
and Amulonites
Amulonites
According to the Book of Mormon, the people commonly referred to as the Amulonites were composed of the priests of king Noah and the daughters of the Lamanites, whom the Amulonites took to wife by force...
, no origin is directly stated for the Amalekites. But it is worth noting that according to the Words of Mormon
Mormon
The term Mormon most commonly denotes an adherent, practitioner, follower, or constituent of Mormonism, which is the largest branch of the Latter Day Saint movement in restorationist Christianity...
1:16, there arose "false prophets" and "false preachers," who were punished as the law allowed and many joined the ranks of the Lamanites.
Other Apostate groups
- AmulonitesAmulonitesAccording to the Book of Mormon, the people commonly referred to as the Amulonites were composed of the priests of king Noah and the daughters of the Lamanites, whom the Amulonites took to wife by force...
- AmlicitesAmlicitesAccording to the Book of Mormon, the Amlicites were a break-off group of Nephites in the Book of Alma, in 87 B.C.-Origins:After the murder of Gideon mentioned in the book of Alma and the execution of Nehor, the man who introduced priestcraft to the Nephites, there arose one after the order of Nehor...
- AmmonihahAmmonihahAmmonihah is a city mentioned in the Book of Mormon. According to the book, the city was founded by an otherwise unknown man named Ammonihah. The inhabitants of Ammonihah were followers of the religion of Nehor.Ammonihah was a city with a diverse population...
ites - Amalickiahites
- People of Morianton
- ZoramitesZoramitesIn the Book of Mormon, the Zoramites were one of three major Nephite sects, existing during the administration of Alma the Younger as the High Priest over the Church of God...