Lehi’s Dream

Lehi told his family about an important vision that he received in a dream. Lehi’s dream made him feel happy for Nephi and Sam, but sad for Laman and Lemuel. 1 Ne. 8:2–4

Lehi saw a man dressed in a white robe, who told Lehi to follow him. Lehi dreamed that he followed him into a dark and dreary wilderness. 1 Ne. 8:5–7

After traveling for many hours in darkness, Lehi prayed for help. 1 Ne. 8:8–9

After praying, Lehi saw a tree. The tree had white fruit on it. This sweet, white fruit made those who ate it happy. 1 Ne. 8:10–11

Lehi tasted the fruit, and it filled him with joy. Lehi wanted his family to eat some of the fruit, because he knew that it would make them happy also. [1 Ne. 8:12

Lehi saw a river of water near the tree. At the head of the river he saw Sariah, Sam, and Nephi. 1 Ne. 8:13–14

Lehi called to his wife and sons to come and taste the fruit. Sariah, Sam, and Nephi came and tasted the fruit, but Laman and Lemuel would not come. 1 Ne. 8:15–18

Lehi also saw a rod of iron and a strait and narrow path leading to the tree. 1 Ne. 8:19–20

He saw many people walking toward the path. Some started on the path. Because of a mist of darkness, some let go of the iron rod and became lost. 1 Ne. 8:21–23

Some held tightly to the rod of iron and were able to get through the darkness to the tree. Then they ate the fruit of the tree. 1 Ne. 8:24

People in a large building on the other side of the river made fun of those who ate the fruit. Some who ate the fruit became ashamed and went away and were lost. 1 Ne. 8:25–28

Lehi saw many people. Some took hold of the iron rod. They came through the darkness and tasted the fruit. Other people were headed for the large building. Some were drowned or lost. Laman and Lemuel would not come and eat the fruit. Lehi was worried about them. He tried to help them believe in the gospel and obey God’s commandments. 1 Ne. 8:29–38

Illustrated by Jerry Thompson