“Chapter 20: Alma and Nehor,” Book of Mormon Stories (1997), 54–55
“Chapter 20,” Book of Mormon Stories, 54–55
Chapter 20
Alma and Nehor
Before King Mosiah died, the Nephites chose judges to lead them. Alma the Younger became the first chief judge. He was also the leader of the Church.
A large, strong man named Nehor began teaching lies. He said everyone would be saved whether they were good or bad. Many people believed Nehor.
Nehor preached against God’s Church, but a righteous man named Gideon defended it. Nehor argued with Gideon, but Gideon spoke with the words of God.
Nehor became angry and drew his sword and killed Gideon.
Nehor was taken to Alma to be judged. Nehor boldly defended himself.
But Alma said Nehor was guilty because he had taught the people to be wicked and had killed Gideon.
Alma said Nehor had to be punished for killing Gideon. According to the law, Nehor must die.
Nehor was taken to a nearby hill and put to death. Before he died he said everything he had taught was wrong. But many people still believed Nehor’s evil teachings.
These people loved riches and would not obey God’s commandments. They made fun of the Church members and argued and fought with them.
The righteous people continued to obey the commandments and did not complain even when Nehor’s followers hurt them.
The Church members shared everything they had with the poor, and they cared for the sick. They obeyed the commandments, and God blessed them.