Jacob (Book of Mormon prophet)

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For Jacob, son of Isaac, son of Abraham, see Jacob

In the Book of Mormon, Jacob (Hebrew יעקב Yaʿăqōḇ "Holder of the heel; supplanter") is a younger brother of the prophet Nephi, and becomes the prophet himself after Nephi's death. According to followers of the Latter Day Saint movement, he wrote the Book of Jacob.

According to the "First Book of Nephi", Jacob's father, Lehi (Book of Mormon) received a revelation that he was to leave with his family to avoid the imminent destruction of Jerusalem around 600 BC. Being obedient, Lehi left with his wife, Sariah, and his sons, Laman, Lemuel, Sam. While in the wilderness, Jacob and Joseph were born. Jacob and his family eventually travelled to the Americas via boat constructed by his brother, Nephi. Jacob went on to be a righteous leader, and succeeded Nephi as prophet. Jacob is the author of the Book of Jacob in the Book of Mormon.

Jacob taught many things to the ancient Nephites. Among them was the Parable of the Olive Tree, which talked of the scattering and gathering of Israel, and was originally taught by their ancestor Zenos. He also taught that polygamy was not to be practiced by the Nephites, unless directed by God via revelation.


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