Desolation, City of—Nephite city to the north Lamanites come to Desolation to battle, Morm. 3:7. possessed by Lamanites, Morm. 4:2. near city of Teancum, Morm. 4:3. regained by Nephites, Morm. 4:8. possessed again by Lamanites, Morm. 4:13. great battle of Desolation, Morm. 4:19.