c. 2600 BC
Tower of Babel and scattering
Jared’s people are spared when the Lord confounds languages at Babel; the brother of Jared is chastened for not calling upon the Lord.
MiraculousJaredBrother of Jared
Book of Mormon narrative timeline
Story events in approximate chronological order (internal narrative dates and traditional approximations). Dates in the text are often partial or symbolic—this page is a reading aid, not a claim of historical precision. Use filters to narrow by event type or book; each card links to the reader at the closest available chapter in this dataset.
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Jaredite civilization
2600 BC – 250 BC — From the Tower of Babel through the final Jaredite wars recorded in Ether.
- c. 2600 BC
- c. 2590 BCc. 2590 BC
Brother of Jared’s repentance and prayer
He repents; the Lord promises to lead them to a choice land and make of them a great nation.
SpiritualBrother of Jared - c. 2585 BCc. 2585 BC
Eight vessels prepared
The Lord instructs the brother of Jared to build barges for air, light, and crossing the deep.
MigrationBrother of Jared - c. 2580 BCc. 2580 BC
Stones touched and shine
Sixteen stones shine by the Lord’s finger—faith is tried until the veil is removed and the Lord is seen.
MiraculousBrother of Jared - c. 2575 BCc. 2575 BC
Vision of all the earth and Christ
The brother of Jared sees the spirit body of Christ and records things not to be shown the world until Christ comes.
ProphecyBrother of Jared - c. 2560 BCc. 2560 BC
Sealed record of the vision
The vision is sealed; two stones preserve the writings for a future day.
ProphecyBrother of Jared - c. 2550 BCc. 2550 BC
Jaredites cross the sea
The Lord sends a furious wind to the promised land; they land and begin to multiply.
MigrationJaredBrother of Jared - c. 2550 BCc. 2550 BC
Mountain Shelem and sixteen stones
The brother of Jared carries the stones up for the Lord to touch.
MiraculousBrother of Jared - c. 2540 BCc. 2540 BC
Jaredite families and flocks
Jared’s people gather seeds and animals for the voyage.
MigrationJared - c. 2480 BCc. 2480 BC
King Kib and Corihor
Corihor rebels and takes the kingdom from his father Kib.
PoliticalKibCorihor - c. 2400 BCc. 2400 BC
King Orihah and righteous reign
The people desire a king; Orihah reigns in righteousness as son of Jared.
PoliticalOrihah - c. 2350 BCc. 2350 BC
Shule reigns in righteousness
Shule executes justice and restores his father to the throne.
PoliticalShule - c. 2300 BCc. 2300 BC
Rebellion of Cohor and Noah
War and captivity cycle begins among Jaredite kings.
MilitaryCohorNoah - c. 2200 BCc. 2200 BC
Omer flees captivity
Omer is restored by the Lord; wicked combinations seek the kingdom.
PoliticalOmerAkish - c. 2100 BCc. 2100 BC
Secret combinations of Akish
Akish murders the king by oath-bound conspiracy; secret combinations spread.
PoliticalAkish - c. 2000 BCc. 2000 BC
Ether warned to seal up records
Ether is commanded to write the Jaredite tragedy and hide up the plates.
ProphecyEther - c. 1900 BCc. 1900 BC
Out from Zion: New Jerusalem foretold
The New Jerusalem and gathering of Israel are prophesied for the latter days.
ProphecyEther - c. 1800 BCc. 1800 BC
Captivity of Cohor and Nimrah
Cycles of war continue among Jaredite factions.
MilitaryCohor - c. 600 BCc. 600 BC
Shez rebuilds after destruction
After robbers destroy many, Shez rebuilds a ruined people.
PoliticalShez - c. 500 BCc. 500 BC
Riplakish oppresses the people
Heavy taxes and prisons; his people rise up and slay him.
PoliticalRiplakish - c. 450 BCc. 450 BC
Morianton and Emer
Morianton builds up a mighty people; Emer sees Christ in vision.
SpiritualEmerMorianton - c. 400 BCc. 400 BC
Mighty men and Coriantumr
War rages; millions fall; only Coriantumr remains of one line.
MilitaryCoriantumrShiz - c. 350 BCc. 350 BC
Com and Shiblom
Secret combinations lead to war and famine.
DestructionComShiblom - c. 300 BCc. 300 BC
Ether hides in a cave
He witnesses the final wars of Coriantumr and Shiz.
ProphecyEther - c. 250 BCc. 250 BC
Final Jaredite battle
Coriantumr slays Shiz; the Jaredite civilization ends.
DestructionCoriantumrShiz - c. 200 BCc. 200 BC
Coriantumr discovered by Mulekites
Coriantumr lives among the people of Zarahemla briefly (per Omni’s account).
PoliticalCoriantumr
Lehite departure & wilderness
605 BC – 588 BC — Lehi’s family leaves Jerusalem, receives the brass plates, and sails to the promised land.
- c. 606 BCc. 606 BC
Lehi prophesies in Jerusalem
He testifies that Jerusalem will be destroyed; Jews seek his life.
ProphecyLehi - c. 605 BCc. 605 BC
Lehi’s vision in Jerusalem
Lehi sees God on his throne and a book prophesying Jerusalem’s destruction.
ProphecyLehiSariah - c. 605 BCc. 605 BC
Lehi’s family leaves Jerusalem
The family departs with tents and provisions into the wilderness.
MigrationLehiNephiLamanLemuelSam - c. 604 BCc. 604 BC
Sons return for brass plates
Nephi and brothers make two journeys; Laban is slain; Nephi obtains the plates by the Lord’s power.
MiraculousNephiLaban - c. 604 BCc. 604 BC
Brass plates and genealogy
The plates preserve the law and prophecies down to Jeremiah.
SpiritualNephi - c. 603 BCc. 603 BC
Ishmael’s family joins
Ishmael’s household comes; murmuring and rebellion among Laman and Lemuel.
MigrationIshmaelZoram - c. 603 BCc. 603 BC
Sariah’s complaint and reassurance
She fears for her sons; Lehi bears witness of God’s mercy.
SpiritualLehiSariah - c. 602 BCc. 602 BC
Lehi’s dream of the tree of life
The tree, iron rod, mists of darkness, and great and spacious building are shown.
ProphecyLehiNephi - c. 601 BCc. 601 BC
Nephi desires to see, hear, and know
Nephi believes and receives his own vision of the tree and the coming of Christ.
ProphecyNephi - c. 601 BCc. 601 BC
Vision of Christ’s ministry and twelve apostles
The ministry, crucifixion, and gospel to Gentiles and remnant are shown.
ProphecyNephi - c. 600 BCc. 600 BC
Vision of latter-day Bible and Book of Mormon
Two records run together; the Lord’s covenant people in the last days.
ProphecyNephi - c. 600 BCc. 600 BC
Sariah’s faith and Lehi’s joy
Sariah fears in the wilderness; Lehi comforts her with promises.
SpiritualLehiSariah - c. 599 BCc. 599 BC
Nephi slays Laban (second visit)
Spirit-led obedience to obtain the plates.
SpiritualNephiLaban - c. 598 BCc. 598 BC
Nephi commanded to build a ship
The Lord shows Nephi how to work timbers; Laman and Lemuel bind Nephi.
MiraculousNephi - c. 598 BCc. 598 BC
Lehi’s dream: river and rod
The path to the tree is strait and narrow.
ProphecyLehi - c. 597 BCc. 597 BC
Laman and Lemuel murmur
Nephi’s bow breaks; he makes a new one from wood.
SpiritualNephi - c. 596 BCc. 596 BC
Ishmael dies; rebellion at Nahom
The daughters mourn; Laman and Lemuel seek Nephi’s life.
PoliticalNephi - c. 595 BCc. 595 BC
Voyage to the promised land
The Liahona guides the ship; tempest until Nephi is freed.
MigrationNephi - c. 594 BCc. 594 BC
Nephi teaches about the Messiah
Christ is the only way; the iron rod leads to eternal life.
SpiritualNephi - c. 592 BCc. 592 BC
Laman and Lemuel bind Nephi on the ship
The compass stops; tempest until Nephi is freed.
MiraculousNephi
Early Nephite period
588 BC – 130 BC — Nephi’s people, small plates, division of Lamanites and Nephites, and record keepers through Omni.
- c. 588 BCc. 588 BC
Arrival and settlement
They plant crops and find ore; Nephi’s bow provides food.
MigrationNephi - c. 588 BCc. 588 BC
Nephi separates from Laman and Lemuel
The Lord warns Nephi to flee; he takes those who believe and founds a new city.
PoliticalNephiSamZoram - c. 588 BCc. 588 BC
Lehi blesses his posterity
Promised land is kept from other nations; liberty and captivity cycles are taught.
SpiritualLehi - c. 588 BCc. 588 BC
The Fall and the Messiah
2 Nephi 2: opposition, agency, and the Redeemer’s mission.
ProphecyLehiJacob - c. 588 BCc. 588 BC
Joseph of Egypt’s seed
A seer like Moses (Joseph Smith) is foretold.
ProphecyLehi - c. 580 BCc. 580 BC
Nephi’s psalm
Nephi trusts in the Lord despite affliction from his brethren.
SpiritualNephi - c. 575 BCc. 575 BC
Nephi consecrated a ruler and teacher
The people call themselves Nephites; Lamanites are cursed with a skin of blackness for rebellion.
PoliticalNephi - c. 575 BCc. 575 BC
Isaiah chapters quoted
Isaiah 2–14 on Zion, Babylon, and the servant of the Lord.
ProphecyNephi - c. 572 BCc. 572 BC
Isaiah on the servant and Zion
Isaiah 49 quoted; the Lord has not forgotten Zion.
ProphecyNephi - c. 571 BCc. 571 BC
Isaiah on the Messiah’s suffering
Isaiah 50–51 on the servant’s obedience and Zion’s redemption.
ProphecyNephi - c. 570 BCc. 570 BC
Jacob’s temple sermon begins
Jacob quotes Isaiah on the gathering of Israel.
SpiritualJacob - c. 570 BCc. 570 BC
Sherem and Jacob
Sherem denies Christ; confesses and dies after smitten by God.
MiraculousJacobSherem - c. 570 BCc. 570 BC
Jacob on chastity and pride
Jacob reproves pride and teaches charity toward wives and children.
SpiritualJacob - c. 570 BCc. 570 BC
Isaiah 52–53 on the Redeemer
The Messiah is despised and bruised for our iniquities.
ProphecyNephi - c. 569 BCc. 569 BC
Nephi explains Isaiah for our day
Gentiles and remnant in the latter days.
ProphecyNephi - c. 568 BCc. 568 BC
Christ’s baptism and doctrine
Nephi teaches the manner of baptism and the Holy Ghost.
SpiritualNephi - c. 567 BCc. 567 BC
Isaiah 2 quoted
The mountain of the Lord’s house established in the last days.
ProphecyNephi - c. 566 BCc. 566 BC
Isaiah on Babylon and Assyria
Isaiah 13–14 on the fall of Babylon.
ProphecyNephi - c. 565 BCc. 565 BC
Allegory of the olive tree
Zenos’s allegory on scattering and grafting of Israel.
ProphecyJacob - c. 565 BCc. 565 BC
Messianic prophecies in Isaiah
Isaiah 14 on Lucifer’s fall and covenant strength.
ProphecyNephi - c. 564 BCc. 564 BC
Nephi on Jews and Gentiles
The Lord will proceed to do a marvelous work.
ProphecyNephi - c. 563 BCc. 563 BC
Nephi on the devil and secret works
Woes on those who rob the poor; the devil stirs up hearts.
ProphecyNephi - c. 562 BCc. 562 BC
Sealed book and learned man
Isaiah 29 parallels the coming forth of the Book of Mormon.
ProphecyNephi - c. 561 BCc. 561 BC
Churches built up unto men
Nephi warns against priestcraft and false teachings in the last days.
ProphecyNephi - c. 560 BCc. 560 BC
Isaiah chapters on Christ’s atonement
Nephi explains Isaiah’s words on the Messiah’s suffering.
ProphecyNephi - c. 560 BCc. 560 BC
Jacob’s closing admonitions
Look forward to Christ; avoid hard hearts.
SpiritualJacob - c. 560 BCc. 560 BC
A Bible and other books
The Lord speaks from dust; nations shall know of Christ.
ProphecyNephi - c. 559 BCc. 559 BC
Purity of Zion in the millennial day
Nephi closes his testimony with millennial peace.
ProphecyNephi - c. 550 BCc. 550 BC
Nephi’s final testimony
Baptism, doctrine of Christ, and the gift of the Holy Ghost.
SpiritualNephi - c. 545 BCc. 545 BC
Nephi dies
Jacob receives the plates and continues the record.
PoliticalJacobNephi - c. 545 BCc. 545 BC
Jacob denounces unauthorized plural marriage
The Lord delights in chastity; David and Solomon’s examples.
SpiritualJacob - c. 544 BCc. 544 BC
Jacob on pride and riches
Seek the kingdom of God; remember the poor.
SpiritualJacob - c. 543 BCc. 543 BC
Jacob quotes Zenos on Israel
Israel scattered and gathered; the Redeemer’s mercy.
ProphecyJacob - c. 542 BCc. 542 BC
Sherem demands a sign
He contends with Jacob until smitten by the power of God.
MiraculousJacobSherem - c. 540 BCc. 540 BC
Jacob records small plates
Nephi gives plates to Jacob for sacred teachings.
PoliticalJacobNephi - c. 530 BCc. 530 BC
Enos receives plates from Jacob
The record passes to Enos after Jacob’s death.
PoliticalJacobEnos - c. 420 BCc. 420 BC
Enos’s wrestle before the Lord
His soul hungers; he receives a remission of sins and promises for Lamanites and records.
SpiritualEnos - c. 418 BCc. 418 BC
Enos prays for the Lamanites
The Lord covenants to preserve their record for a future day.
ProphecyEnos - c. 361 BCc. 361 BC
Jarom’s brief stewardship
Nephites prosper by the sword; prophets warn; records continue.
PoliticalJarom - c. 350 BCc. 350 BC
Jarom and the Nephite fortifications
The people keep the law of Moses and prosper in the land.
MilitaryJarom - c. 279 BCc. 279 BC
Omni’s wars and Mulekites found
Chemish keeps the record; Amaleki tells of Mosiah I led by the Liahona to Zarahemla.
MigrationMosiahAmaleki - c. 250 BCc. 250 BC
Chemish keeps the record one day
The plates pass briefly between record keepers.
PoliticalChemish - c. 200 BCc. 200 BC
King Benjamin begins reign
He defeats Lamanites and prepares his people spiritually.
MilitaryBenjamin - c. 180 BCc. 180 BC
Amaleki and the seer Mosiah
Mosiah I is warned to flee into the wilderness toward Zarahemla.
MigrationAmalekiMosiah
Kings Benjamin & Mosiah
130 BC – 91 BC — King Benjamin, Zeniff’s return to Lehi-Nephi, Abinadi, Alma at the Waters of Mormon, and Mosiah’s reforms.
- c. 130 BCc. 130 BC
Mosiah II teaches his sons
They are sent to gather the people to hear Benjamin.
SpiritualMosiahMosiah’s sons - c. 130 BCc. 130 BC
Words of Mormon bridge
Mormon inserts small plates for their spiritual value.
ProphecyMormon - c. 124 BCc. 124 BC
King Benjamin’s speech
Natural man, taking Christ’s name, and serving one another.
SpiritualBenjamin - c. 124 BCc. 124 BC
Angel declares Christ’s coming
Benjamin learns the name of Christ and teaches his people.
ProphecyBenjamin - c. 121 BCc. 121 BC
People enter a covenant
They take the name of Christ; hearts are changed through faith.
SpiritualBenjamin - c. 120 BCc. 120 BC
Zeniff returns to Lehi-Nephi
Zeniff leads a party to reclaim the land (flashback in Mosiah narrative).
MigrationZeniff - c. 118 BCc. 118 BC
Limhi’s people escape
Gideon’s stratagem; people flee to Zarahemla.
MigrationLimhiGideon - c. 116 BCc. 116 BC
Abinadi before Noah’s court
Abinadi delivers Isaiah and the Ten Commandments; is cast out.
ProphecyAbinadiNoah - c. 116 BCc. 116 BC
Abinadi’s life sealed by fire
He testifies of Christ; Alma believes and flees.
SpiritualAbinadiAlma - c. 115 BCc. 115 BC
Alma’s people arrive in Zarahemla
Mosiah receives them; records are compared.
PoliticalAlmaMosiah - c. 100 BCc. 100 BC
Alma baptizes at Waters of Mormon
The church is organized in the wilderness.
SpiritualAlma - c. 91 BCc. 91 BC
Mosiah II’s reforms and Alma the Younger
Alma the Younger and the sons of Mosiah are converted by an angel.
MiraculousAlmaMosiah
Reign of the judges (early)
91 BC – 52 BC — Alma the Younger’s ministry, wars with Amlici and Zoramites, Captain Moroni, and the sons of Helaman.
- c. 90 BCc. 90 BC
Alma the Younger’s mission begins
He preaches repentance in Zarahemla and establishes order in the church.
SpiritualAlma - c. 90 BCc. 90 BC
Alma ordains priests and teachers
Worship weekly; bear one another’s burdens.
SpiritualAlma - c. 89 BCc. 89 BC
Alma in Ammonihah
Amulek joins; lawyers contend; believers cast into prison.
SpiritualAlmaAmulek - c. 89 BCc. 89 BC
Alma’s prayer of joy
He rejoices in the Lord and longs to cry repentance to every soul.
SpiritualAlma - c. 88 BCc. 88 BC
Nehor slays Gideon; executed
Priestcraft and capital punishment under the law of Mosiah.
PoliticalAlmaNehor - c. 88 BCc. 88 BC
Women and children burned
Alma and Amulek witness martyrdom; prison falls.
DestructionAlmaAmulek - c. 88 BCc. 88 BC
Alma and Amulek in prison
The earth shakes; walls tumble; Alma’s converts are avenged.
MiraculousAlmaAmulek - c. 87 BCc. 87 BC
Amlici seeks the judgeship
Civil war; Amlici joins Lamanites; Alma leads Nephite armies.
MilitaryAlma - c. 87 BCc. 87 BC
Zeezrom converted
The sophistry of Zeezrom fails; he repents.
SpiritualAlmaZeezrom - c. 87 BCc. 87 BC
Alma preaches faith as a seed
Experiment upon the word; let desire work in you.
SpiritualAlma - c. 86 BCc. 86 BC
Antionah and Zoramites
Alma and companions preach faith and humility to the poor Zoramites.
SpiritualAlmaAmmon - c. 86 BCc. 86 BC
Alma’s mission to Gideon
He teaches resurrection and restoration.
SpiritualAlma - c. 86 BCc. 86 BC
Alma on humility and prayer
Humble yourselves; the Spirit carries prayer to God.
SpiritualAlma - c. 86 BCc. 86 BC
Alma teaches the Zoramites to pray
Pray in your fields and closets; pour out your souls.
SpiritualAlma - c. 85 BCc. 85 BC
Korihor the anti-Christ
Korihor is struck dumb; teaches a lesson on evidence and angels.
SpiritualAlmaKorihor - c. 85 BCc. 85 BC
Alma to Manti, Aaron in Middoni
Sons of Mosiah imprisoned then freed by Lamoni’s father.
PoliticalAaronAmmon - c. 85 BCc. 85 BC
Alma on resurrection and restoration
The plan of mercy; justice and mercy through Christ.
SpiritualAlma - c. 84 BCc. 84 BC
Mission to the Lamanites
Ammon preserves the flocks; Lamoni and household converted.
MiraculousAmmonLamoni - c. 84 BCc. 84 BC
Anti-Nephi-Lehies in Jershon
Nephites protect them; Ammonihah destroyed by Lamanites.
MilitaryAlma - c. 84 BCc. 84 BC
Corianton’s sins rebuked
Alma teaches chastity and the state of souls between death and resurrection.
SpiritualAlmaCorianton - c. 83 BCc. 83 BC
Ammon and Lamoni’s father
The Lamanite king and queen are converted; Anti-Nephi-Lehies bury weapons.
SpiritualAmmonLamoni - c. 83 BCc. 83 BC
Lamanite conversions spread
Many Lamanites join the Anti-Nephi-Lehies.
SpiritualAmmon - c. 83 BCc. 83 BC
Alma’s conversion retold
Born of God; long-suffering of Jesus Christ.
SpiritualAlma - c. 82 BCc. 82 BC
Helaman and Shiblon
Alma blesses his sons with charge to keep commandments.
SpiritualAlmaHelaman - c. 82 BCc. 82 BC
Pachus and Pahoran
Civil war in Zarahemla; Moroni restores Pahoran.
MilitaryMoroniPahoran - c. 82 BCc. 82 BC
Helaman charged with sacred records
Interpreters given; secret works to be revealed in God’s due time.
ProphecyAlmaHelaman - c. 81 BCc. 81 BC
War with Zerahemnah
Moroni’s armies rout Lamanites; covenant of peace.
MilitaryMoroniZerahemnah - c. 81 BCc. 81 BC
Shiblon’s faithfulness
Alma blesses Shiblon to be steady and patient in affliction.
SpiritualAlmaShiblon - c. 80 BCc. 80 BC
War with Amalickiah
Moroni raises the title of liberty; Amalickiah flees to Lamanites.
MilitaryMoroniAmalickiah - c. 80 BCc. 80 BC
Moroni’s epistle on faith
Faith precedes hope and charity; true ministering.
SpiritualMoroni - c. 79 BCc. 79 BC
Amalickiah’s treachery
He murders the Lamanite king by deceit and takes the throne.
PoliticalAmalickiahLehonti - c. 79 BCc. 79 BC
Fort Antiparah and stratagem
Helaman’s servants deceive the Lamanite armies.
MilitaryHelaman - c. 78 BCc. 78 BC
Fortifications and covenant
Moroni fortifies cities; Helaman and his brethren preach.
MilitaryMoroniHelaman - c. 78 BCc. 78 BC
Antipus dies in battle
The stripling warriors arrive in time to save Antipus’s army.
MilitaryHelamanAntipus - c. 77 BCc. 77 BC
Helaman succeeds Teancum
Continued Lamanite campaigns after Ammoron’s death.
MilitaryMoroniTeancum - c. 76 BCc. 76 BC
Teancum slays Amalickiah by night
Lamanite king falls; war continues under Ammoron.
MilitaryTeancumMoroni - c. 76 BCc. 76 BC
Pahoran’s epistle to Moroni
Freedom is defended; Moroni sends aid to the government.
PoliticalMoroniPahoran - c. 75 BCc. 75 BC
Moroni’s armies take Mulek
Stratagem and night work recover a key city.
MilitaryMoroni - c. 74 BCc. 74 BC
Pahoran and the king-men
Civil strife in Zarahemla; Moroni sends epistles.
PoliticalMoroniPahoran - c. 74 BCc. 74 BC
Gid guards prisoners
Lamanite prisoners fed and freed after covenant.
SpiritualGid - c. 73 BCc. 73 BC
Helaman leads two thousand stripling warriors
They fight with faith; mothers’ teachings are remembered.
MilitaryHelamanAntipus - c. 73 BCc. 73 BC
Helaman’s striplings wounded but none die
Faith in Christ preserves every soul.
MiraculousHelaman - c. 72 BCc. 72 BC
Ammoron and Teancum slain
Great battles; Nephite captains fall.
MilitaryMoroniTeancum - c. 72 BCc. 72 BC
Treaty with Ammoron
Prisoner exchange; Teancum’s night raid.
MilitaryMoroniAmmoron - c. 71 BCc. 71 BC
Moroni fortifies the land Bountiful
Preparations against Lamanite invasion.
MilitaryMoroni
Late judges & Gadianton era
52 BC – 1 AD — Gadianton robbers, Nephi son of Helaman, Samuel the Lamanite, and signs of Christ’s birth.
- c. 70 BCc. 70 BC
Helaman dies; Shiblon keeps records
Nephi receives the plates from his father Helaman.
PoliticalHelamanNephi - c. 52 BCc. 52 BC
Gadianton robbers infiltrate
Secret oaths from ancient records destroy governments.
PoliticalHelamanGadianton - c. 40 BCc. 40 BC
Nephihah dies; Cezoram chief judge
Judgeship continues amid growing wickedness.
PoliticalNephihah - c. 35 BCc. 35 BC
Gadianton robbers gain power
Chief judges murdered; secret combinations rule in part.
PoliticalGadianton - c. 30 BCc. 30 BC
Nephi son of Helaman
Chief judge is murdered; Nephi prophesies famine and war.
ProphecyNephi - c. 25 BCc. 25 BC
Nephi receives the sealing power
Whatsoever he binds on earth is bound in heaven.
MiraculousNephi - c. 20 BCc. 20 BC
Samuel the Lamanite on the wall
Five years, sign of Christ’s birth, destructions foretold.
ProphecySamuel - c. 20 BCc. 20 BC
Famine and sword sent upon the wicked
Nephi’s prayers move the Lord to humble the people.
DestructionNephi - c. 19 BCc. 19 BC
Lamanites attack Zarahemla
Nephi’s prophecies of deliverance or destruction.
MilitaryNephi - c. 15 BCc. 15 BC
Samuel warns Zarahemla
Repent or face destruction at Christ’s coming.
ProphecySamuel - c. 14 BCc. 14 BC
Nephi raises his brother from death
Faith in Christ demonstrated before the people.
MiraculousNephi - c. 7 BCc. 7 BC
Samuel prophesies signs of death
Tempests, thunder, whirlwinds, and destructions in the Americas.
ProphecySamuel - c. 6 BCc. 6 BC
Signs of Christ’s birth
Night without darkness; new star; many believe.
MiraculousNephi - c. 6 BCc. 6 BC
Signs fulfilled; many fall
Wicked are punished; believers look for Christ.
Destruction - c. 5 BCc. 5 BC
Believers look steadfastly for the sign
Faithful endure persecution until the night without darkness.
Spiritual
Signs & Christ’s visit
1 AD – 36 AD — Destruction at Christ’s death, darkness and tempests, and the risen Lord at Bountiful.
- 33 AD33 AD
Great storm and destruction
Cities sink, burn, or are buried at Christ’s death.
DestructionChrist - 33 AD33 AD
Darkness and voice from heaven
The voice invites people to Christ; silence for many hours.
MiraculousChrist - 33 AD33 AD
Christ appears at Bountiful
The resurrected Lord shows His wounds and ministers.
MiraculousChrist - 33 AD33 AD
Sermon at the temple
Beatitudes, law of Moses fulfilled, higher law given.
SpiritualChrist - 33 AD33 AD
Children blessed and ministered to
Angels minister; Christ prays words that cannot be written.
SpiritualChrist - 33 AD33 AD
Institution of sacrament and church order
Disciples are called; Christ departs and returns.
SpiritualChrist - 33 AD33 AD
Voice from heaven thrice
The Father introduces His Beloved Son.
MiraculousChrist - 33 AD33 AD
Christ heals the sick at Bountiful
Every ailment is healed among the multitude.
MiraculousChrist - 33 AD33 AD
Christ blesses little children
Angels encircle them; the kingdom belongs to such.
SpiritualChrist - 33 AD33 AD
Christ institutes the sacrament among Nephites
Bread and wine in remembrance of His body and blood.
SpiritualChrist - 34 AD34 AD
Other sheep and latter-day work
Christ teaches from Isaiah and Micah; Gentiles and remnant.
ProphecyChrist - 34 AD34 AD
Disciples baptized and given power
Twelve disciples minister with Christ’s authority.
SpiritualDisciples - 34 AD34 AD
Scriptures given to Nephites
Christ expounds all things written.
SpiritualChrist - 34 AD34 AD
Other sheep of another fold
Christ declares His other sheep among Gentiles and lost tribes.
ProphecyChrist - 34 AD34 AD
Isaiah quoted on latter-day gathering
Nephites receive Isaiah’s words on Zion’s stakes.
ProphecyChrist - 36 AD36 AD
Disciples receive power and transfiguration
Three Nephites are caught up; ministry continues.
MiraculousThree Nephites - 36 AD36 AD
Three Nephites tarry
They are caught up to an unspeakable place; minister without pain.
MiraculousThree Nephites
Post-Christ peace & decline
36 AD – 300 AD — Generations of peace after Christ’s ministry, then gradual pride and dissension.
- 36–200 AD – c. 200 AD36–200 AD – c. 200 AD
Generations of peace and unity
No contention because of the love of God.
SpiritualDisciples - c. 110 ADc. 110 AD
Disciples die and are replaced
Orderly succession preserves the church.
PoliticalDisciples - c. 200 ADc. 200 AD
Churches multiply with pride
Denominations contend; fewer miracles among the people.
Political - c. 201 ADc. 201 AD
Pride and class divisions return
People divide into churches and deny signs and gifts.
Political - c. 245 ADc. 245 AD
Lamanites and Nephites again
Former distinctions reappear; secret combinations return.
Destruction - c. 280 ADc. 280 AD
Nephites and Lamanites as distinct peoples
Former converts’ descendants divide by labels again.
Political
Mormon & Moroni
300 AD – 421 AD — Mormon’s abridgment, final Nephite wars at Cumorah, and Moroni’s closing words and ordinances.
- c. 321 ADc. 321 AD
Mormon receives plates as a youth
Ammaron hides up the sacred records; Mormon is chosen.
PoliticalMormonAmmaron - c. 326 ADc. 326 AD
Mormon leads Nephite armies
Warfare against Lamanites and Gadianton robbers intensifies.
MilitaryMormon - c. 327 ADc. 327 AD
Mormon forbidden to preach
The Lord restrains him while wickedness ripens.
SpiritualMormon - c. 350 ADc. 350 AD
Wars without number
Mormon leads armies though his soul grieves for bloodshed.
MilitaryMormon - c. 362 ADc. 362 AD
Nephites gather to land of Cumorah
Mormon hides up other records; prepares for final battle.
MilitaryMormon - c. 375 ADc. 375 AD
Nephites driven northward
Cities fall; only a few righteous remain.
DestructionMormon - c. 380 ADc. 380 AD
Mormon retrieves the plates of Nephi
He takes up the full record to write unto his people.
SpiritualMormon - c. 385 ADc. 385 AD
Final battle at Cumorah
Hundreds of thousands fall; Mormon survives to write.
DestructionMormonMoroni - c. 385 ADc. 385 AD
Mormon’s lament over his people
He sorrows that they will not repent.
SpiritualMormon - c. 400 ADc. 400 AD
Moroni abridges the Jaredite record
Ether’s plates are summarized for our day.
ProphecyMoroni - c. 401 ADc. 401 AD
Moroni finishes his father’s record
He abridges Ether and adds the plates of Mormon.
SpiritualMoroniMormon - c. 401 ADc. 401 AD
Moroni’s epistles on charity and ordinances
Faith, hope, charity; sacrament prayers recorded.
SpiritualMoroni - c. 401 ADc. 401 AD
Moroni on spiritual gifts
Denominations, gifts, and charity in the true church.
SpiritualMoroni - c. 401 ADc. 401 AD
Moroni on baptism of little children
Little children need no repentance; evil is not accountable.
SpiritualMoroni - c. 421 ADc. 421 AD
Moroni’s last words
He seals up the record and exhorts all to come unto Christ.
SpiritualMoroni - c. 421 ADc. 421 AD
Ordinance of laying on hands
Instructions for church order in latter days.
SpiritualMoroni - c. 421 ADc. 421 AD
Come unto Christ
Moroni’s final invitation to deny not the gifts of the Spirit.
SpiritualMoroni