Unit 23

began to

4 occurrences in 3 verses

Jacob 1:9, 15, 16

Jacob 1:9

Now Nephi began to be old, and he saw that he must soon die;

wherefore, he anointed a man to be a king and a ruler over his people

now, according to the reigns of the kings.

Jacob 1:15

And now it came to pass that

the people of Nephi, under the reign of the second king,

began to grow hard in their hearts,

and indulge themselves somewhat in wicked practices,

such as like unto David of old

desiring many wives and concubines,

and also Solomon, his son.

Jacob 1:16

Yea, and they also began to search much gold and silver,

and began to be lifted up somewhat in pride.