Unit 96

they were

6 occurrences in 5 verses

Mormon 4:2, 8, 17,

Mormon 5:3, 17

Mormon 4:2

And it came to pass that

the armies of the Nephites were driven back again to the land of Desolation.

And while they were yet weary,

a fresh army of the Lamanites did come upon them;

and they had a sore battle,

insomuch that the Lamanites did take possession of the city Desolation,

and did slay many of the Nephites, and did take many prisoners.

Mormon 4:8

And it came to pass that they were repulsed and driven back by the Nephites.

And when the Nephites saw that they had driven the Lamanites

they did again boast of their own strength;

and they went forth in their own might,

and took possession again of the city Desolation.

Mormon 4:17

And in this year they did come down against the Nephites with all their powers;

and they were not numbered because of the greatness of their number.

Mormon 5:3

And it came to pass that the Lamanites did come against us

as we had fled to the city of Jordan;

but behold, they were driven back

that they did not take the city at that time.

Mormon 5:17

they were once a delightsome people,

and they had Christ for their shepherd;

yea, they were led even by God the Father.