Prevail See also Conquer; Overcome; Overpower; Overthrow; Prey gates of hell shall not prevail against those who build upon Christ’s doctrine, 3 Ne. 11:39 (Matt. 16:18). if ye are built upon rock, earth and hell cannot prevail, D&C 6:34. gates of hell shall not prevail, D&C 10:69 (17:8; 18:5; 21:6; 33:13; 98:22; 128:10). the Lord is elders’ advocate with the Father, and nothing shall prevail against them, D&C 32:3. powers of darkness prevail upon earth, D&C 38:11. if the Lord’s people obey not, kingdoms of world shall prevail against them, D&C 103:8. works of darkness begin to prevail, Moses 5:55. famine prevailed throughout Chaldea, Abr. 1:30.