2020
The Stripling Warriors
August 2020


“The Stripling Warriors,” Friend, August 2020

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The Stripling Warriors

Read about this story in Alma 56–57.

Stripling Warrior talking to his mother

Illustrations by Apryl Stott

The Book of Mormon tells about some young men who had to go to battle to protect their people and their families. They are called the stripling warriors. The word “stripling” means “young.”

"These young soldiers had never been in a battle before. But they had a good captain to lead them. And they remembered what their mothers had taught them."

These young soldiers had never been in a battle before. But they had a good captain to lead them. And they remembered what their mothers had taught them.

Scripture Stories: The Stripling Warriors

Their mothers had taught them to trust God. So the young men asked God to help them. They obeyed their captain. Then they fought bravely.

The Stripling Warriors

They won the battle! Some of them were hurt. But all of them lived. It was a miracle!

"I can listen to the good things my parents and leaders teach. God will help me stand up for what is right."

I can listen to the good things my parents and leaders teach. God will help me stand up for what is right.

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The Stripling Warriors Were Brave

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