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Jarom is a character from the [[Book of Mormon]]. The son of [[Enos]], he is the primary author of the [[Book of Jarom]]. Jarom is most noted for keeping the [[Small Plates of Nephi]] between 399 B.C. and 361 B.C. In the [[Book of Jarom]] he gives a basic overview of the spiritual situation of the Nephites. At his time, they were keeping the law of moses and patiently waiting for the coming of Christ. They had been blessed because of this with prosperity and numerous individuals receiving revelation. This was contrasted to the [[Lamanites]] whom he described as murderous and who drank the blood of beasts. Still, the Lamanites were more numerous and the battles waged between the two groups continued throughout his life. Jarom then closes his record by saying that the many prophets helped to continually bring the Nephites to repentance. He conferred the record upon his son [[Omni]].
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'''Jarom''' is a [[Nephite]] in the relatively early days of the history detailed in the [[Book of Mormon]]. The son of [[Enos]], he is the sole author of the [[Book of Jarom]].  
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[http://scriptures.lds.org/en/Jarom/1].
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==History==
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Jarom kept watch over the [[Small Plates of Nephi]] that had been handed down through the generations. He is the son of Enos, and grandson of [[Jacob]].<ref>Jarom 1:1 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/jarom/1?lang=eng&id=1#p1]</ref> He appears to have had this responsibility between the years of 399 and 361 B.C.<ref>Jarom 1:13 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/jarom/1?lang=eng&id=13#p13]</ref> Relatively little is known about Jarom's life, owing to the fact that his contributions to the Book of Mormon are small and the majority of their word count is dedicated to explaining the broad events of the Nephites and [[Lamanites]] that took place during his lifetime.
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It is possible that Jarom was a [[Prophet|prophet]] for the Nephites, or perhaps merely a teacher of some kind. He explains that "much should be done among this people, because of the hardness of their hearts." He also states that "there are many among us who have many revelations," although he never specifies whether he of himself belonged to that group. In any case, it appears likely that Jarom was among the righteous people of the Nephites, given how he speaks about themes such as [[faith]] and the [[Holy Ghost|Holy Spirit]].<ref>Jarom 1:3-4 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/jarom/1?lang=eng&id=3-4#p3]</ref>
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Jarom lived through numerous battles between the Nephites and the Lamanites. Once again, how involved he may have been in such events is ultimately unknown.<ref>Jarom 1:7 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/jarom/1?lang=eng&id=7#p7]</ref> Toward the end of his life, he passed the scriptural record he had kept over the years to his son [[Omni]].<ref>Jarom 1:15 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/jarom/1?lang=eng&id=15#p15]</ref>
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Latest revision as of 12:27, 25 April 2024

Jarom is a Nephite in the relatively early days of the history detailed in the Book of Mormon. The son of Enos, he is the sole author of the Book of Jarom.

History

Jarom kept watch over the Small Plates of Nephi that had been handed down through the generations. He is the son of Enos, and grandson of Jacob.[1] He appears to have had this responsibility between the years of 399 and 361 B.C.[2] Relatively little is known about Jarom's life, owing to the fact that his contributions to the Book of Mormon are small and the majority of their word count is dedicated to explaining the broad events of the Nephites and Lamanites that took place during his lifetime.

It is possible that Jarom was a prophet for the Nephites, or perhaps merely a teacher of some kind. He explains that "much should be done among this people, because of the hardness of their hearts." He also states that "there are many among us who have many revelations," although he never specifies whether he of himself belonged to that group. In any case, it appears likely that Jarom was among the righteous people of the Nephites, given how he speaks about themes such as faith and the Holy Spirit.[3]

Jarom lived through numerous battles between the Nephites and the Lamanites. Once again, how involved he may have been in such events is ultimately unknown.[4] Toward the end of his life, he passed the scriptural record he had kept over the years to his son Omni.[5]

Nephite Record Keepers
Preceded by
Enos


Life and writings
Jarom


Succeeded by
Omni


References

  1. ↑ Jarom 1:1 [1]
  2. ↑ Jarom 1:13 [2]
  3. ↑ Jarom 1:3-4 [3]
  4. ↑ Jarom 1:7 [4]
  5. ↑ Jarom 1:15 [5]

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