Unit 102

the space of many years

4 occurrences in 3 verses

Ether 9:12,

Ether 10:9, 32

Ether 9:12

And there began to be a war between the sons of Akish and Akish,

which lasted for the space of many years,

yea, unto the destruction of nearly all the people of the kingdom,

yea, even all, save it were thirty souls,

and they who fled with the house of Omer.

Ether 10:9

And it came to pass after the space of many years,

Morianton, (he being a descendant of Riplakish)

gathered together an army of outcasts,

and went forth and gave battle unto the people;

and he gained power over many cities;

and the war became exceedingly sore, and did last for the space of many years;

and he did gain power over all the land,

and did establish himself king over all the land.

Ether 10:32

And it came to pass that Com drew away the half of the kingdom.

And he reigned over the half of the kingdom forty and two years;

and he went to battle against the king, Amgid,

and they fought for the space of many years,

during which time Com gained power over Amgid,

and obtained power over the remainder of the kingdom.