The original 2,000 sons of helaman were later joined by sixty more, making a total of 2,060. Some people have a belief regarding the two thousand two thousand and sixty young men in the book of mormon known as the sons of helaman, who were the sons of the antinephilehites. Helamans stripling warriors chapter 2 hd restored youtube. Yea, and do ye not behold that the seed of zedekiah are with us, and they were driven out of the land of jerusalem. Classic scenes from the book of mormon by arnold friberg r. Helaman and the 2,000 young warriors, book of mormon stories 1997, 9394 chapter 34, book of mormon stories, 9394 chapter 34. Aug 29, 20 book of mormon art sons of helaman joseph brickey. Not enough time to flesh it out and make it nice, buy hope you enjoy it just the same. Most of the lamanite army left antiparah to pursue helamans army, giving antipuss army the opportunity to follow and attack them from behind.
Remember well the book of mormon account of helamans two thousand stripling warriors in conference report, apr. Chapter 4 chronicles a war which was about as extensive as the ones described in alma 43 to alma 62. The sacral ideology of war in the book of mormon and in the ancient near east, in warfare in the book of mormon, 108109. And also the prophecies of many holy prophets, before the coming of christ, according to the records of helaman, who was the son of helaman, and also according to the records of his sons, even down to the coming of christ. Book of mormon stories that my teacher tells to me. What prospective missionaries can learn from 2,000. Despite their youth helamans stripling warriors read more. While the fathers of the stripling warriors were still under oath not to take up arms again, their sons were old enough to fight, but young enough to have not made that oath themselves. On a spiritual level, this portrayal of the sons of helaman may serve to reinforce an important doctrine in the book of mormon. And he did do that which was right in the sight of god continually, and he did walk after the ways of his father, insomuch that he did. Why did helaman want his sons to remember to build upon the rock. Limited edition prints of the original 12 paintings signed and numbered by the artist. The book of mormon first mentions helaman in alma 31. Book of mormon commentary volume 4 book of mormon commentary the record of helaman.
Book of mormon plain english versionhelaman wikisource. We build enduring faith in jesus christ by making the book of mormon accessible, comprehensible, and defensible to the entire world. The honest in heart, who feel that the true kingdom of god ought to have special and powerful credentials, and not just be another voice in the. Normally, though, in hebrew the affix an becomes on, with a few exceptions, such as qorban and sul. Nephis ultimate encounter with deity religious studies center. If you have a childrens book about helaman and the 2000 stripling warriors, read it with your children. A synopsis of the history of 2000 stripling warriors called the sons of helaman as found in the book of mormon, chapters 53 and 56.
Previously, helaman used his 2,000 warriors to reinforce the depleted army of antipus. Helaman in such awe of the 2000 stripling warriors book of. My vision for a feature length book of mormon trilogy. Tvedtnes, what were the ages of helamans stripling warriors. Visualizing an army of adolescents, ranging from early teens, or even. Helaman and the two thousand warriors is to show how following the examples and teaching of righteous parents gives us power to defend truth and right. Helaman and the 2,000 young warriors, book of mormon stories 1997, 9394. Plausible locations in mesoamerica for book of mormon places. The nephite leaders dont want the people of ammon to break their promise and help fight against the. Skousen analysis acknowledges that the tendency was for the s to be dropped from days rather than to be added, but he favors the singular reading as better because the book of mormon consistently uses the singular day to refer to any major event in the last days 5. Helamans stripling warriors the people of ammon, a group of lamanites, take an oath to never kill again. Book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday. Now this was a great evil, which did cause the more humble part of the people to suffer great persecutions, and to wade through much affliction.
Helaman leads and army of 2,000 ammonite youth the art. It has never been the purpose of this website to attempt to define the geographical points described in the text. Article from fhelessons what prospective missionaries can learn from 2,000 stripling warriors part 1. Book of mormon stories singing time ideas ammon, a prince who gave up the throne in order to serve a mission to his countrys enemies. Long ago their fathers came from far across the sea. Mar 15, 2020 previously, helaman used his 2,000 warriors to reinforce the depleted army of antipus. Nevertheless, helaman did fill the judgment seat with justice and equity, yea, he did observe to keep the statutes, and the judgments, and the commandments of god. The book of mormon comes alive in this latest commentary by noted teacher and gospel scholar david j. In this verse helaman s father, alma, and two younger brothers, shiblon and corianton, embark on a missionary journey to the zoramites, but helaman does not accompany them. Why did the stripling warriors perform their duties with exactness. Book of mormon commentary volume 4 book of mormon commentary the record of helaman nyman, monte s. Perhaps no portion of the book of mormon will better prepare a people for the second coming than helaman through 3rd nephi 8, the record of the years prior to the destructions accompanying christs crucifixion and his visit to the nephites. The 2,000 young men were taught to trust god and not one of them died.
In the spiritual battles you are waging, i see you as todays sons of helaman. Moroni burying the gold plates containing the book of mormon mormon and moroni were assigned by jesus christ to prepare the book of mormon for future translation. Flattery, as used in the book of mormon, is to teach doctrines that are pleasing to the carnal mind. Helamans 2000 stripling warriors book of mormon evidence. The mulekite colony, after arriving from jerusalem, settles the land of zarahemla. Consequently, what he leaves out is often as important as what he chooses to include even if there is an element of hyperbole. Book of mormon stories 5 minute family home evenings. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1992, 293. And behold, there cannot any man work after the manner of so curious a. The nephite leaders dont want the people of ammon to break their promise and help fight against the lamanites.
Mormons purpose in abridging the plates is not to give us a long description of every war which occurred among the nephites. This name could be the name helam plus the ending an. Helaman and the 2,000 young warriors, book of mormon stories 1997, 9394 chapter 34, book of mormon stories, 9394. Yea, thus we see that the gate of heaven is open unto all, even to those who will believe on the name of jesus christ, who is the son of god. This 8 week series is based on the song book of mormon stories from the childrens songbook, page 118. The sons of zedekiah wereslain, all except it were mulek. Helaman and the 2000 young warriorsbook of mormon stories. The two thousand stripling warriors, also known as the army of helaman, are an army of young men in the book of mormon, first mentioned in the book of alma. Examples are taken from the story of the army of helaman in the book of mormon. Helamans 2000 stripling warrior sons book of mormon. The people of ammon had promised god that they would never fight again. They lived near the nephites, and the nephites protected them. When enemies of the people of ammon attacked the nephites, the people of ammon wanted to break their promise and help the nephites fight. This highly anticipated sixth volume of the gospel studies series takes you from helaman through moroni with unique inverse notes to clarify passages and alert you to major concepts and messages.
The people of zarahemla came out from jerusalem at the time that. Why is helaman in such awe of the stripling warriors. What prospective missionaries can learn from 2,000 stripling. Nephis freedom thesis 18 and the sons of helaman religious. Helaman and the 2,000 young warriors, book of mormon stories 1997, 9394 close video the people of ammon had promised god that they would never fight again. Apr 08, 20 the story of the 2,000 stripling warriors is by in large told in alma 56 in a letter from helaman to moroni. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read book of mormon study guide, pt. This is the first part of a series of lessons to help young men and young women prepare to be missionaries. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1992 115128. The two thousand stripling warriors, also known as the army of helaman, are an army of young men in the book of mormon. Alma reminds helaman of the liahona, and how it had guided lehis family. We must remember that we are dealing here not with the small and peculiar band of. Explore around to see how the book of mormon can bless your life. Painting depicts the book of mormon story of helaman with the 2000 stripling warriors.
The last several chapters have shown how quickly the nephites would switch from righteousness to wickedness. What does it mean to be the royal army of the lord. Antipus used helaman and his 2,000 warriors as a decoy to draw the strongest army of the lamanites out of the city of antiparah. If you have a childrens book about lehi crossing the sea, read it with your children. Remember well the book of mormon account of helamans two. By now, the lamanites had adopted the nephite tactic of using scouts.
The geography of the book of mormon is neither completely discernable nor important. Or, watch the scripture story book of mormon dvd of helaman and the 2,000 young warriors. The book of mormon similarly asks us to imagine mormon poring over piles of ancient records, able only to incorporate a hundredth part into his abridgment words of mormon 1. Items do not represent the official views of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints or of book of mormon central. In all, it covers 2,000 years of jaredite history, and 469 years of nephite history from 52 bc to 421 ad when the book of moroni closes.
Helaman was a religious leader, not an experienced military commander. When the young men took up arms, approximately 15 years had elapsed since their parents covenant. An account of the righteousness of the lamanites, and the wickedness and abominations of the nephites, according to the record of helaman and his sons, even down to the coming of christ, which is called the book of helaman. The sons of helaman motorcycle club, utah chapter 8018304401. Book of mormon art sons of helaman joseph brickey mormon. The book continues the history of the nephites and the lamanites according to the records of helaman, who was the son of helaman, and also according to the records of his sons, even down to the coming of christ. An account of the nephites, their wars and contentions, and their dissensions, and also the prophecies of many holy prophets before the coming of christ, according to the record of helaman, who was the son of helaman, and also according to the records of his sons, even down to the coming of christ. They believe that the sons fathers were all killed by the lamanites, so their mothers reared them, and thats why the mothers had such great faith and. By now, the reader should be able to recognize when mormon steps in to editorialize. The book of mormon introduces the lamanite stripling warriors also called the sons of helaman. Some thoughts on helaman 10, in the book of mormon. Helamans 2000 stripling warrior sons book of mormon notes.