Zeniff

Zeniff—first king of group of Nephites who return to land of Lehi-Nephi [c. 200 B.C.]

father of Noah³, grandfather of Limhi, Mosiah 7:9.
Ammon¹ comes to inquire after brethren whom Zeniff brought from Zarahemla, Mosiah 7:13.
overzealous to inherit land of fathers, Mosiah 7:21 (9:3).
is made king, Mosiah 7:21.
is deceived by King Laman², Mosiah 7:21 (9:6–13; 10:18).
record of Zeniff, Mosiah 9–22.
is sent as spy among Lamanites, Mosiah 9:1.
becomes leader of group, Mosiah 9:2–3.
covenants with King Laman² to possess land of Lehi-Nephi, Mosiah 9:6–7.
drives out Lamanite invaders, Mosiah 9:13–19 (10:19–20).
confers kingdom on son, Noah³, Mosiah 11:1.