Success Only Comes in the Strength of the Lord

John W. Welch

Finally, in the end, Zeniff recorded that as the Nephites went to tackle the Lamanite insurgence, they all—every able-bodied man, including the aged Zeniff—turned to the Lord. This was the key to their success: "We did go up in the strength of the Lord, … putting their trust in the Lord" (10:10, 19). After declaring that he "did confer the kingdom upon one of [his] sons," even Noah, Zeniff ended his record with one last heartfelt prayer that undoubtedly had guided him throughout the challenges of his life: "May the Lord bless my people" (10:22).

John W. Welch Notes

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