Lemuelites (/ˈlɛmjuːlaɪt/)[1] were a subdivision of Lamanites, a purported people of the ancient Americas referenced in the Book of Mormon.[2] To save time and prevent confusion, those who sought to destroy Nephi's people were often just called Lamanites.
Origins
In the journey in the wilderness, there is a reference to Lemuel, older brother of Nephi younger brother of Laman, marrying one of the daughters of Ishmael.[3] Also in the Wilderness the wives of the Lehi group bear children;[4][5] There we have the beginnings of Lemuel's family, though not referenced as having been called Lemuelites until the ministry of Jacob.[6]
Other references
During the missionary efforts of Ammon there is a reference to some Lemuelites being converted.[7] Also again there is a reference to them being compounded under the name Lamanites and that Lamanites are made up of Lemuelites, Lamanites, Ishmaelites and dissenters from the Nephites,[8][9] as in Mormon's time as well.[10] After the space of the generations of peace, a group called Lemuelites are among those to break away from the church and reject the gospel.[11]
References
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- ^ Jacob 1:13
- ^ 1st Nephi 16:7
- ^ 1st Nephi 17:1–2
- ^ 1 Nephi 17:20
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on August 22, 2011. Retrieved May 26, 2011.
- ^ Alma 24:29
- ^ Alma 43:13
- ^ Alma 47:35
- ^ Mormon 1:8–9
- ^ 4th Nephi 1:38