We arrive at the fifty-third year, when Helaman dies and Nephi reigns, according to his birthright. As with his father, Mormon notes that Nephi is a good ruler, and keeps the commandments.
Nevertheless, Mormon is also setting the stage for conflict. Up to this point, the church has withstood the increasing pride, but that won’t last. The next chapter returns to conflict.
This is not the end of a chapter in the 1830 edition. Mormon is faithful to his source in marking the years, even though the only significant attention he pays to specific years is when they have wars or contentions.