Bom Quiz 1

Who originally stated, referring to the Book of Mormon, "There is a power in the book which will begin to flow into your lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book"?

Ezra Taft Benson

Which of the following was not part of Joseph Smith's famous statement about the importance of the Book of Mormon?

The Book of Mormon is our principle missionary tool

Which of the following options includes the three witnesses to the Book of Mormon?

Oliver Cowdery, Martin Harris, and David Whitmer

According to President Benson, the Book of Mormon is the ________ of our witness of Christ, doctrine, and testimony.

Keystone

How many of the three witnesses left the church?

All 3

True/False: Joseph Smith taught that a man would get closer to God by reading the Book of Mormon than any other book.

False

Which of the following includes the three ways in which President Benson explained that the Book of Mormon was the "keystone of our religion"? keystone of doctrine, keystone of testimony, keystone of witness of Christ

true

President Benson taught that a power will flow into your life the moment you

Begin a serious study of the book of mormon.

Which of the following did President Benson not state would occur with a serious study of the Book of Mormon?

The power of the gift of tongues.

Which of the following is not true concerning the witnesses of the Book of Mormon? All three of "the three witnesses" left the church. More than half of all eleven witnesses left the church. None of the witnesses ever denied their witness of the plates.

All of the above are true. Correct !!

What year did Joseph begin translating the plates?

1828

True/False: Joseph Smith used only the Urim and Thummim to translate the gold plates

False

True/False: God has used many physical objects to aid in revelation throughout the dispensations.

True

True/False: Joseph Smith used only the Urim and Thummim to translate the gold plates.

False

True/False: Joseph lived in Fayette, NY, before living in Harmony, PA.

False

How much time passed from when Joseph received the plates to when the translation was completed?

1 year 9 months.

True/False: Some of the witnesses felt uneasy about the seer stones

False

Which of the following did Joseph not use to help him translate the Book of Mormon?

Sword of Laban

Why did Joseph lose the ability to translate for a time?

Martin Harris 116 pages.

What do we learn from the story of the stone switch?

Joseph had not memorized sentences and, therefore, was not merely repeating them.

About how many pages did Joseph translate per day?

8

Joseph Smith relied heavily on the plates during the translation process.

False

Which of the following events occurred first?

Joseph and Emma move to Harmony, PA.

What is the purpose of the critical text project of the Book of Mormon?

Identify earliest text.

What happened to the original Transcript of the BOM?

Buried under a house. (Cornerstone of Nauvoo house)

How much of the original book of mormon text is extant( still have)?

28%

Approximately how many errors per page of manuscript were made between the original and the printer's manuscripts?

2-3

From what we can tell there are no errors in the original text.

False

There are not any deeply significant differences between the original and current text.

False. Trick Question though.

The chapter breaks in our current text appear to have been on the plates.

True

The numerous Grammatical changes in the book of mormon show that it is false.

False

Before the 1830 edition of the Book of Mormon, there was both an original manuscript and a printer's manuscript.

True

According to the lecture, the Amalekites are most likely

a misspelling—they should really be known as "Amlicites

As discussed in the lecture, the phrase "out of the waters of baptism," taken out of 1 Nephi 20:1, is a good example of how ancient scribes corrupted the Bible.

False

God divinely inspired the punctuation in the Book of Mormon

False

Which edition of the Book of Mormon is the most correct?

None each have pros and cons

What can we gain by studying the textual changes of the Book of Mormon?

greater depth of understanding by analyzing original chapters, an understanding of the most correct and least correct editions of the Book of Mormon.

Oliver Cowdery may have altered the word Amlicites to Amalekites based on his previous knowledge of the Bible.

True

The chapter breaks in our current Book of Mormon are the same as those in the 1830 edition of the Book of Mormon.

False

True/False: The Book of Mormon is set in stone and cannot be changed.

False

Skousen's work on the earliest manuscript tells us that

the Amalekites may have been Amlicites

Skousen's work on the earliest manuscript

helps resolve difficult Book of Mormon passages

Chapter headings were added to the Book of Mormon by

James E Talmage

Punctuation was included in the original text.

False

According to the lecture, the Amalekites are most likely

a misspelling—they should really be known as "Amlicites

When were the long chapters in the 1830 edition of the Book of Mormon broken into the smaller chapters we have today?

1879

The original chapter breaks were ________ than the current chapter breaks

Longer

What was Orson Pratt's addition to the Book of Mormon in the 1879 edition?

Dividing up long chapters

True/False: The critical analysis of the Book of Mormon project was originally started with the purpose of disproving the Book of Mormon.

False

Who added the punctuation in the Book of Mormon?

The typesetter of the 1830 edition

Which of the following is an accurate summary of the advice on scripture study given by Elder Holland?

Read slowly and carefully.

According to the quotes on scripture study, it is more important to read a set amount of chapters per day than to read a certain amount of time.

False

What year did Lehi and his family flee Jerusalem?

First year of wicked king Zedekiah's reign.

Elder Russell M. Nelson instructed that

achieving scriptural guidance is aided by posing pertinent questions

Zedekiah was king of what nation?

Judah

Lehi saw the destruction of what city in 1 Nephi 1?

Jerusalem

According to the page of quotes regarding scripture study, Elder Bednar shares that reading the scriptures help us keep our ________ covenant to always remember Him.

Baptismal

True/False: Elder M. Russell Ballard has encouraged church leaders to teach members to study the scriptures "even if only for one or two verses a day" because it's better to quickly read two verses than not read at all.

False

Which of the following are types of questions we should ask during scripture study?

All of the above

Most LDS scholars believe that when Nephi and his brothers had to go back for the brass plates, they had to travel approximately

275 miles!

According to the lecture, which of the following is the best example of do and then you will know?

Sariah going into the wilderness with Lehi

A true principle makes decisions clear, even under the most confusing and compelling circumstances.

True

Which of the following is not correct concerning the brass plates?

Joseph translated the Isaiah material in the Book of Mormon directly from the brass plates.

What scripture study tool is a concentrated truth, packaged for application for a wide variety of circumstances?

Principle!

What scripture study tool can be used to understand the original meanings of the words in the scriptures for clarification?

1828 Dictionary

What record contained the genealogy of Lehi?

The brass plates.

Who experienced the "do --> know" process because this person left for the promised land before they received a witness that Lehi had been commanded of the Lord?

Sariah

What did the Nephites have from Jerusalem that contained a record of the Jews, the five books of Moses, as well as prophecies of Holy Prophets?

The brass plates

Who experienced the "know --> do" process because he knew that the Lord would not give him any command that he could not follow in the strength of the Lord?

Nephi

The large plates of Nephi contain records of kings and historical events, while the small plates of Nephi contain religious plates

know this

A true principle makes decisions clear, even under the most confusing and compelling circumstances.

True

How did Nephi escape after being bound with cords and left to die in the wilderness in 1 Nephi 7?

Nephi prayed to the Lord that, according to his faith, he would receive strength to become free.

Your bishop calls and asks you to give a talk on Moroni 7:45. You want to find examples when General Authorities have used this verse in general conference. You should ________.

visit http://scriptures.byu.edu

What did Elder Packer mean by stating that we are (in effect) living inside the great and spacious building?

Media influences make it so that we see more of the building than previous generations.

Principles are concentrated truth, packaged for application for a wide variety of circumstances.

True

In the tree of life vision, the great and spacious building represented the vain imaginations and pride of the children of men.

True

Nephi prayed to be strengthened that he might burst the bands which held him bound in 1 Nephi 7.

True

Whose vision of the tree of life is recorded in 1 Nephi 8?

Lehi

1 Nephi 8 contains the vision of the tree of life

True, Lehi's

1 and 2 Nephi came from?

The small plates

The small plates focus on which of the following?

Sacred Writings

Nephi prayed that the bands which held him bound (in 1 Nephi 7) would be loosened by the hand of the Lord.

False

Which plates were created first?

Large

The small plates focus on which of the following?

Most sacred writings

Approximately when did Nephi make the small plates?

after he separated himself from his brothers Laman and Lemuel

The experience of Elder Cook and the woman on the airplane in the course material was used to illustrate which scripture study skill?

Answering Questions

What is at the core of Nephi's ability to have an incredible spiritual experience?

His Desire

Condescend, in terms of the condescension of God, is defined as descending from?

the privileges of superior rank or dignity or doing some act to an inferior which strict justice or the ordinary rules of civility do not require

Who will be judges of selected portions of the House of Israel in the last day? Jesus Christ, the twelve apostles from the Savior's earthly ministry,the twelve disciples called by the Savior in 3 Nephi,

all of the above

What are some events that Nephi appears to have witnessed as seen in 1 Nephi 13?

Columbus's discovery of the New World and the Revolutionary War

Which of the following is not one of the entities known as "the great and abominable church"?

the Catholic Church

If a family member or friend has a problem, question, or concern, what should we do?

Connect them with the lord.

One purpose of the Book of Mormon is to establish the truth of the Bible.

True.

All of what Nephi was shown was dependent on Nephi taking action as a learner.

True

True/False: Dallin H. Oaks taught that the word "church" can be used to signify belief or non-belief in God!

True

How does the Spirit of the Lord begin the conversation with Nephi?

by asking, "What desirest thou?

Why does the angel ask Nephi questions that begin with "Do you know...?" The angel wants to help Nephi realize what he doesn't know so he will be more likely to learn. The angel wants to determine where the edge of Nephi's knowledge is to help expand this knowledge. The angel wants Nephi to ask direct questions to increase his own understanding through involvement

Two of the Above!

What does "the Spirit of the Lord" refer to?

The Holy Ghost

What is the connotation of "to know" in 1 Nephi 11:16?

Both Connotations

Where did the tree of life vision, Nephi's marriage, and many discussions take place?

The Valley of Lemuel

Laman acted when faced with challenges.

False! Nephi took action unlike his brothers.

According to the lecture, a key difference between "Shazer" and "Nahom" ??

was that one already had a name

According to 1 Nephi 18, Nephi built the boat after ________, and not ________.

the manner of the Lord; the manner of men

Happiness originates internally.

True!

As discussed in the lecture, why is knowing the differences between Nahom and Shazer important?

to provide internal evidence of the Book of Mormon

Where did Nephi go to receive instructions on how to build the ship?

The mountain.

What does Alma liken the Liahona to?

Scriptures

During their journey from Jerusalem to the Promised Land, Nephi specifically mentions cities that they pass through. Which one did they name themselves (and did not have a name prior to their arrival)?

Shazer

While Nephi was tied on the ship,

he Praised God

There is evidence for brass similar to that used for Nephi's bow

False

During their journey from Jerusalem to the Promised Land, Nephi specifically mentions locations that they passed through. Which location already had a name prior to their arrival?

Nahom

What can we learn from Nephi turning to Lehi for direction after his bow was broken?

Honor and Humility

1 Nephi 18:1-3, we learn that Nephi went up to the mount ________, and the Lord did show him ________ after what manner he should work the timbers of the ship.

Oft, time to time

What is the lineage of Ishmael?

Ephraim

When did Ishmael die?

During their Journey to the wilderness.

Where did the tree of life vision, Nephi's marriage, and many discussions take place?

The valley of Lemuel

According to Elder Russell M. Nelson, Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ probably see the primary importance of the Book of Mormon to be

it includes important teachings of the promises that the scattered Israel will be gathered and that the Lord will come again

The doctrines of the plan of salvation were unfamiliar to Lehi and his family.

True

What are two relevant applications of salvation history in our own lives?

patriarchal blessings and church attendance

Nephi talks about

Salvation History and Personal Salvation

The discourse of the olive tree was originally found in which prophet's writing?

Zenos

What is a primary key in understanding the Salvation of Nations doctrine?

The Words of Isaiah

Which of the following is the correct definition of "salvation history"?

God's redemptive activity in the human sphere

During what time period was Isaiah a prophet?

740-700 BC

Who was the king of Syria?

Rezin

Which of the following countries defeated northern Israel and scattered the 10 tribes?

Assyria

What body of water do the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers empty into?

Persian Gulf

Northern Kingdom is to: Pekah :: Southern Kingdom is to Ahaz

yep

What section of the chapters in Isaiah make up the messages of hope and restoration for exiled Jews?

30-36

One can find judgments against prideful nations in what chapters of Isaiah?

1-39

What river connects the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea?

The Jordan River

What is the capital of the Southern Kingdom?

Jerusalem

What was the primary tribe in the Northern Kingdom?

Ephraim

The Euphrates River is the closest river on the Isaiah map to Persia

False

Who was the king of Northern Israel?

Pekah

What is found in 2 Kings 24-25?

Babylon conquers Judah

What is significant about 2 Nephi 25:4-8?

Nephi explains that to understand Isaiah one must have an understanding of the history of the Jews

Which is further north, the Sea of Galilee or the Dead Sea?

Sea of Galilee

What is Lebanon famous for?

Trees

Where could we find Nephi's keys for understanding Isaiah?

2 Nephi 25

The Chaldeans is another name for babylonians

yep

Who conquers Babylon?

Persia/Medes

Cyrus is a type of Messiah.

True

During what time period was Isaiah a prophet?

740-700

What was the primary tribe in the Northern Kingdom?

Ephraim

When does Assyria destroy Northern Israel and scatter the ten tribes?

730-720 BC

Which of the following options best describes Assyria?

A super power that scattered Israel

In what chapter of the Bible could one find Assyria scattering the ten tribes?

2 Kings 17

Who is the leader of Persia ?

Cyrus

Put the following events in chronological order:1. Syria and the Northern Kingdom plan to attack the Southern Kingdom.2. Babylon conquers Judah.3. Assyria conquers the Northern Kingdom.4. Israel splits into two kingdoms.5. Persia conquers Babylon.6. Lehi's family flees Jerusalem.The Persians none of the above4, 1, 3, 6, 2, 5

Put the following events in chronological order:1. Syria and the Northern Kingdom plan to attack the Southern Kingdom.2. Babylon conquers Judah.3. Assyria conquers the Northern Kingdom.4. Israel splits into two kingdoms.5. Persia conquers Babylon.6. Lehi's family flees Jerusalem.The Persians none of the above4, 1, 3, 6, 2, 5

Isaiah's prophecies can have one or more meanings?

True!

What is the phrase "he will do his pleasure on Babylon, and his arm shall come upon the Chaldeans" referring to?

Persia conquers Babylon

Passage about god's love and how he will never forget us. From first or second part of Isaiah: chapters 40-66

yep

The words of Isaiah apply solely to spiritual matters.

False!

14 But, behold, Zion hath said: The Lord hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me—but he will show that he hath not. 15 For can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee, O house of Israel. 16 Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me. (1 Nephi 21:14-16) In the context of the two centuries before and after Isaiah's life, this seems to be speaking about which of the following?

The southern kingdom feeling forgotten by the Lord.

For, behold, I have refined thee, I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.11 For mine own sake, yea, for mine own sake will I do this, for I will not suffer my name to be polluted, and I will not give my glory unto another.12 Hearken unto me, O Jacob, and Israel my called, for I am he; I am the first, and I am also the last.13 Mine hand hath also laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens. I call unto them and they stand up together.(1 Nephi 20:10-13)

sufferings of the Southern Kingdom AND Message of Hope for exiled Jews

14 But, behold, Zion hath said: The Lord hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me—but he will show that he hath not.15 For can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee, O house of Israel.(1 Nephi 21:14-15) Which of the following cities most likely is represented by "Zion" in this passage?

Jerusalem!

14 But, behold, Zion hath said: The Lord hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me—but he will show that he hath not.15 For can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee, O house of Israel.16 Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me. (1 Nephi 21:14-16) Zion is reported as feeling like the Lord has forsaken her. In context of the history of the ancient near east, this is likely referring to which of the following?

Jews in exile for seventy years

10 For, behold, I have refined thee, I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction. 11 For mine own sake, yea, for mine own sake will I do this, for I will not suffer my name to be polluted, and I will not give my glory unto another. 12 Hearken unto me, O Jacob, and Israel my called, for I am he; I am the first, and I am also the last. 13 Mine hand hath also laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens. I call unto them and they stand up together. (1 Nephi 20:10-13) This passage refers to affliction. As discussed in the lecture, this affliction likely refers to which of the following?

Sufferings of southern kingdom

(1 Nephi 21:13-17) It can be inferred that this passage is from which section of Isaiah?

40-66

True/False: Isaiah's prophecies are metaphors that are not meant to be taken literally.

False

True/False: If people keep the commandments, they are promised that they will prosper in their lifetime

False

After Nephi and his family left his brothers Laman and Lemuel in 2 Nephi 5, they were in a state of happiness.

True

Of the following choices, who is not a Joseph discussed in 2 Nephi 3?

Joseph Husband of Mary

Match the following description to the corresponding reference: Brother of Nephi, the firstborn of Lehi in the wilderness.

Jacob

As discussed in 2 Nephi 3, a main purpose of the Book of Mormon is that it reinforces the Bible

True

Which is not one of the four aspects of agency?

Eternal Freedom

Nephi was prompted to flee and go where in 2 Nephi 5?

Land of Nephi

How does Nephi respond to his discouragement?

He counts his blessings, commands himself to arise, and prays for strength

True/False: Lehi believed that Laman and Lemuel would never repent or come unto Christ.

False

Match the following description to the corresponding reference: brother of Nephi, the firstborn of Lehi in the wilderness.

Jacob

Why is there no mention of "Samites" in the Book of Mormon?

Sam's seed is numbered among Nephi's seed.

True/False: As discussed in 2 Nephi 3, a main purpose of the Book of Mormon is that it reinforces the Bible

True

In Moses 4:3, we learn that Satan sought to destroy agency

yep

Which of the following is not one of the components of agency found in 2 Nephi 2?

Free agency

Making excuses is one way that our agency is increased, even though it hinders our progression

false

there must be contradictory choices to exercise agency.

True

What is the answer to the problems faced by Lehi's sons in the first four chapters of 2 Nephi?

Come unto Christ

(2 Nephi 8:22-25) the destruction of Babylon

yep

Where did Nephi record Isaiah's words?

The small plates

As discussed in the lecture, Nephi likely viewed 2 Nephi 6-30 as

The more sacred things

(2 Nephi 8:9-12) True/False: This passage discusses the greatness of the Lord, illustrating to the Jews that He will comfort and restore His people.

True Also Isaiah's use of the exodus from Egypt to give comfort to Jews

How does the structure of Isaiah 48-54 flow through the Book of Mormon?

None of the above

What is Jacob's contribution to our understanding of Isaiah?

Two of the above

Nephi tells us that he will share the most sacred things after he does what?

Gives an account of making the small plates.

(2 Nephi 8:6-15) Message of hope and restoration

yep

If all the Isaiah quotations were put together in one place in the Book of Mormon, and called "the book of Isaiah," it would be

The fourth largest book in the BOM

One can find judgments against prideful nations in what chapters of Isaiah?

1-39

Which of the following is an explanation of the phrase "And I will give children unto them to be their princes, and babes shall rule over them"?

The Jews will be controlled by those unfit to be their rulers.

(2 Nephi 15:1-8) What could the vineyard represent?

Judah

Who does Isaiah describe as "a man of unclean lips" in 2 Nephi 16:5?

Himself

25 Therefore, is the anger of the Lord kindled against his people, and he hath stretched forth his hand against them, and hath smitten them; and the hills did tremble, and their carcasses were torn in the midst of the streets. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still. (2 Nephi 15:25) This verse seems to suggest which of the following?

God will punish the wicked

Why does Nephi tell us he will quote from Isaiah?

Because he saw Jesus Christ

And then will I sing to my well-beloved a song of my beloved, touching his vineyard. My well-beloved hath a vineyard in a very fruitful hill. 2 And he fenced it, and gathered out the stones thereof, and planted it with the choicest vine, and built a tower in the midst of it, and also made a wine-press therein; and he looked that it should bring forth grapes, and it brought forth wild grapes. (2 Nephi 15:1-2)

Illustrates the lord's love for his people

Why does Nephi state that he will quote Isaiah?

His words can be likened unto all men

(2 Nephi 15:26-30) An enemy army approaching a prideful nation

yep

The phrase "the child shall behave himself proudly against the ancient, and the base against the honorable" portrays

the disorder that will occur if Judah is punished

(2 Nephi 17:1-8)

God encourages Ahaz to not worry about the upcoming attack from Syria and others.

Based on the context of this passage, who are the Medes?

Persia

1 Moreover, the word of the Lord said unto me: Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a man's pen, concerning Maher-shalal-hash-baz. 2 And I took unto me faithful witnesses to record, Uriah the priest, and Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah. 3 And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived and bare a son. Then said the Lord to me: Call his name, Maher-shalal-hash-baz. 4 For behold, the child shall not have knowledge to cry, My father, and my mother, before the riches of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria shall be taken away before the king of Assyria. (2 Nephi 18:1-4) In this passage, "Maher-shalal-hash-baz" appears to be a sign of which of the following?

The destruction of the northern kingdom

As discussed in the lecture, "yet shall he remain at Nob" means

the Lord will protect the righteous at the last moment

10 For, behold, I have refined thee, I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.11 For mine own sake, yea, for mine own sake will I do this, for I will not suffer my name to be polluted, and I will not give my glory unto another.15 Every one that is proud shall be thrust through; yea, and every one that is joined to the wicked shall fall by the sword.16 Their children also shall be dashed to pieces before their eyes; their houses shall be spoiled and their wives ravished.17 Behold, I will stir up the Medes against them, which shall not regard silver and gold, nor shall they delight in it.18 Their bows shall also dash the young men to pieces; and they shall have no pity on the fruit of the womb; their eyes shall not spare children.19 And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms, the beauty of the Chaldees' excellency, shall be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah.(2 Nephi 23:15-19)True/False: This passage references Persia's conquering of Babylon.

TRUE

12 Hearken unto me, O Jacob, and Israel my called, for I am he; I am the first, and I am also the last.13 Mine hand hath also laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens. I call unto them and they stand up together.14 All ye, assemble yourselves, and hear; who among them hath declared these things unto them? The Lord hath loved him; yea, and he will fulfil his word which he hath declared by them; and he will do his pleasure on Babylon, and his arm shall come upon the Chaldeans.(1 Nephi 20:10-14)What is the phrase "he will do his pleasure on Babylon, and his arm shall come upon the Chaldeans" referring to?

Persia conquers Babylon.

Which chapter from Isaiah did the Angel Moroni quote to Joseph Smith, "saying that it was about to be fulfilled" (Joseph Smith-History 1:40?

Isaiah 11

Shall the ax boast itself against him that heweth therewith? Shall the saw magnify itself against him that shaketh it? As if the rod should shake itself against them that lift it up, or as if the staff should lift up itself as if it were no wood! (2 Nephi 20:15)True/False: These metaphors illustrate the importance of the Lord and the essential nature of his direction given unto his people.

true

9 Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give ear all ye of far countries; gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces. 10 Take counsel together, and it shall come to naught; speak the word, and it shall not stand; for God is with us. 11 For the Lord spake thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying: 12 Say ye not, A confederacy, to all to whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid. 13 Sanctify the Lord of Hosts himself, and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread. (2 Nephi 18:9-13) In context, these verses seem to be teaching which of the following principles?

Trust in God, not the arm of the flesh.

12 Wherefore it shall come to pass that when the Lord hath performed his whole work upon Mount Zion and upon Jerusalem, I will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks.13 For he saith: By the strength of my hand and by my wisdom I have done these things; for I am prudent; and I have moved the borders of the people, and have robbed their treasures, and I have put down the inhabitants like a valiant man;14 And my hand hath found as a nest the riches of the people; and as one gathereth eggs that are left have I gathered all the earth; and there was none that moved the wing, or opened the mouth, or peeped.15 Shall the ax boast itself against him that heweth therewith? Shall the saw magnify itself against him that shaketh it? As if the rod should shake itself against them that lift it up, or as if the staff should lift up itself as if it were no wood!16 Therefore shall the Lord, the Lord of Hosts, send among his fat ones, leanness; and under his glory he shall kindle a burning like the burning of a fire.17 And the light of Israel shall be for a fire, and his Holy One for a flame, and shall burn and shall devour his thorns and his briers in one day;(2 Nephi 20:12-17)This passage describes

The Pride of Assyria

15 Every one that is proud shall be thrust through; yea, and every one that is joined to the wicked shall fall by the sword.16 Their children also shall be dashed to pieces before their eyes; their houses shall be spoiled and their wives ravished.17 Behold, I will stir up the Medes against them, which shall not regard silver and gold, nor shall they delight in it.18 Their bows shall also dash the young men to pieces; and they shall have no pity on the fruit of the womb; their eyes shall not spare children.19 And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms, the beauty of the Chaldees' excellency, shall be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah.(2 Nephi 23:15-19)

Persia conquering babylon