Ether 1 - Book of Mormon

Overview

• Moroni provides an account of ancient inhabitants destroyed by the Lord.
• The account is derived from 24 plates found by the people of Limhi, known as the Book of Ether.

Source of the Record

• The first part of the record includes the creation and events up to the Tower of Babel.
• Moroni omits these starting details as they are already known among the Jews.
• Moroni focuses on the period from the Tower of Babel to the destruction of these people.

Genealogy of Ether

• The record was written by Ether, a descendant of Coriantor.
• Detailed genealogy tracing back to Jared:
  • Coriantor -> Moron -> Ethem -> Ahah -> Seth -> Shiblon -> Com -> Coriantum -> Amnigaddah -> Aaron -> Heth -> Hearthom -> Lib -> Kish -> Corom -> Levi -> Kim -> Morianton -> Riplakish -> Shez -> Heth -> Com -> Coriantum -> Emer -> Omer -> Shule -> Kib -> Orihah (son of Jared).

The Journey of Jared and His Family

• Jared and his family leave the great tower, where the Lord confounded languages, leading to global scattering.
• Jared's brother, described as large and mighty, seeks divine intervention to prevent their language from being confounded.
• The Lord, compassionate towards Jared and his brother, does not confound their language.
• Their friends' and families' languages are also preserved through prayer.

Guidance from the Lord

• Jared's brother inquires if they should leave the land.
• They are instructed to gather flocks, seeds, families, and friends.
• The Lord promises to guide them northward to a choice land, where He will meet them and lead them.
• The Lord pledges to make of their seed a great nation, unparalleled on earth.

Key Takeaways

• Moroni records the genealogy and journey of the Jaredites, highlighting faith and divine intervention.
• Importance of seeking guidance and blessings from the Lord.
• The account serves as a testament to the power of prayer and reliance on God's compassion.