The Nephites Separate from the Lamanites | 2 Nephi 5 

I have never thought about how hard it was for them to separate. They loved their family!

It was awesome how they showed the pain of families having to separate because of bad choices by some. It's a painful reality that comes with choosing wrong, choosing pride and selfishness: hurting others in your wake. Nephi was admirable for continually going to the Lord to know how to handle challenges that likely often seemed impossible to overcome. He's been a great example for me.

I just watched this with my five-year-old daughter. Her comment is that "God is always with you." Like my daughter, the children in this video were "full of love". I want to be like them when I grow up.

Before this video, I never thought so much about the sadness of the cousins leaving each other. Thank you for bringing the emotion.

When they first came upon the Land of Nephi and overlooking the valley, it reminded me of another event a couple of thousands years later...when someone said, overlooking another valley, "This is the right place, drive on!" :-)

This reminds me of how easy we have it to live in the dispensation of the fullness of times. We truly are blessed.

Sam is the ultimate bro.

When I watch these I often think-I probably won’t ever be like Nephi, who is a spiritual giant among men with unfailing faith, but I can be like Sam and follow Nephi.

I am so greatful for the Book of Mormon, my heart is full. The Spirit is with us and we must help spread the word to our friends and neighbors for it is Commanded Ye shall love thy Neighbors. Jesus is my savior, without him is unthinkable.

Reminds me of the many times that the saints, in Joseph Smith's time, had to flee and move from one location to another to try and escape persecution!

That was beautifully done! Thank you for this powerful retelling of the story.

I always have loved the scripture in 2 Nephi 10:20. I felt like it showed a symbolism of how the travels of Lehi's family was symbolic of a change of heart, ending with being in a new, holier place, and separating at last from sin. Placing Nephi's Psalm over when they're departing into the wilderness was a great choice, and I feel echoes the symbolic interpretation I just described.

when i read this chapter in the book of mormon, it was sad, but watching it makes all of the emotions more real. i’m so grateful for these videos and for the book of mormon.

This video with the ever so brief mention of Zoram and the sword of Laban makes me yearn to know more about who Zoram was, how he came to be in Laban's servitude, what that was like for him, etc. He's really one of those unsung heroes of the BoM because we know so little of him, yet he was always there doing what the Lord wanted with nary a complaint as far as we know.

So wonderful the love God has for His children. Christ lives.

"And we lived after the manner of happiness." There is a lot to that quote.

I head tears in my eyes the whole time I watched this. Thank you for these videos.

And that’s a wrap on young Nephi! You did so awesome!!!!!

I never thought about how hard it would've been for the kids. Nephi's and Laman's children were probably best friends, and they had no idea why they had to just up and leave and never see their cousins again.

I cant wait until 3 Nephi and the coming of christ.

I loved how he said they lived "after the manner of happiness". As I thought about how my wife and I are going to build our own people, how we want to live in that same manner and I know the only way to do that is to live after the manner we see depicted in the scriptures and those that keep the commandments. Titus 1:15 to try and become pure so that all things to us and our families are pure and full of joy.

Laman: It's my right to lead! Lemual: Then let us slay him. Well, that escalated quickly...

Nephi knew literally from the beginning of the journey that the seed of his brethren would be separated. I can imagine the only thing keeping them together was Lehi. And the moment he was gone they separated. Laman had murderous intentions from the beginning.

Aw snap, I would never have thought that it would be difficult to separate the family, especially the cousins and sisters, and never have see each other again

These videos are truly a treasure.

When Moses led the children of Israel through the wilderness they encountered flying fiery serpents. To save them, the Lord told Moses to fashion a serpent of brass on a pole and it was lifted up for all to see, and were told that all they had to do was look at it and be saved from death. But some refused to look because it was too simple; that it couldn’t possibly be the cure, and many perished. The Book of Mormon today is like the brass serpent of old. It’s been lifted up to the world to see but many tell themselves that it can’t possibly be a cure; it’s simply not worth the time; it’s too simple. Compared to a lifetime, a three to four weeks worth of time to read the book will sadly be too much time for many. For people truly seeking the truth in a downward spiraling world, they will take the time to read it and be saved. Please take the time!

Thank you Jesus for our great Fathers the Prophets.Never stop never give up never forsake TheLord your God, and Awake unto the Lords praises,come out of the sleep of death and darkness and rise up to the exquisite Light and Bless the name of Christ Jesus we pray this beautiful day,Amen forever Amen xox

This is one of my most favorite chapters in the Book of Mormon. It reminds me though life presents many challenges, if we can go forward in trying to do the Lord’s will, then we will be strengthened. Living in the manner of happiness doesn’t mean that everything is perfect (Lehi taught that there is opposition in all things), yet by working to keep the commandments we can be happy.

It's those little verses that make you smile: "and we lived after the manner of happiness." God Bless 🙌🙌🙌🙌

Looks like we got a new Nephi. I think I'll call him.... Second Nephi

I never thought about the fact that the cousins and sister in laws etc , the family basically, would be sad leaving each other. I guess I always imagined that everyone was angry with each other... but it makes so much sense now and my heart just hurts for them. I'm so thankful for the examples in the Book of Mormon, and how it teaches me and my family how to live and how to avoid certain things also. These videos have made it so real to me, I love reading from the BoM even more now, and I never thought that would be possible !!!!

First!! I absolutely love these videos! The faith of Nephi and his family is so inspiring!

I now suppose that the reason why Laman and Lemuel did not pursue them is that they probably did not have the support of their wives and children. And even the families of Ishmael might have had mixed feelings.

I love the Book of Mormon!

This was probably my favorite so far! Loved the way 2 Nephi 4 was voiced over; it’s one of my favorite chapters, and putting it in context of Nephi and his family made the words that much more powerful❤️

Great episode. The Lord rewarded the Nephites for their righteousness.

Me watching this video i felt the spirit,About serving a mission and like leaving your family and loved ones. This video really encourages me like a lot

What a wonderful achievement! All the artists involved - actors, music, filming - have done such a magnificent job! I am always so very touched by how the sacred content of The Book of Mormon has been brought to this medium in such a thoughtful and touching way. Thank you all involved!!

I am loving the Book of Mormon even more thanks to these wonderful videos. I am really feeling what Nephi and his family went through both emotionally and physically - thank you

Very inspiring. Thank you , Thank you, Thank you

Wicked people ruin everything! Some things never change over the centuries. Human nature. So thankful for repentance!

It made me cry.. but made my soul so Joyful ♥️

Tears and chills..., oh the psalm of Nephi

2019 the scriptures become videos! Wow!

we should always remember to ask the Lord for guideance that is my testimony

Loved it, my only problem is that it is just to short,

This is pure awesomeness!

Thank you for these videos now I understand well about the Nephites and. the Lamanites, hoping for more videos to come, I love the BOM another testament of Jesus Christ.

What a great final shot. All the buildings and everything look really well done and nice

It must have been so Hard for the Children, They were still Filled with Love Towards Another not Hate.

Awesome each vidothat comes out does so much to bring to life the varoius acconts contas ined in the Book of Mormon & make apprsciate what God's faithful endured to remain obedient to Him. I'm grateful for Nephi & his foolowers & all they endured to remain true to the Lord.

Wonderful!! (Younger Nephi, and Older Jacobs beards LOL!!!)

Short and sweet, how cool are these videos!

Just failed a math test, this helped me reflect and take in this result.

This was so good. Why only 8 minutes?!? More please 😇

I'm so glad they included Nephi's psalm from 2 Nephi 4 in this video. It will always be one of my favorite chapters. So powerful.

If you are ever feeling down, just quote this scripture over and over again and then apply it to your life. It’s right after Nephi calls himself wretched and this helps him recognize his true self: 2 Nephi 4:28 Awake, my soul! No longer droop in sin. Rejoice, O my heart, and give place no more for the enemy of my soul.

I have often thought I would have liked to have met the two actors that played Laman and Lemuel. They portrayed these two rebellious brothers so well you could almost feel their wickedness yet I’m sure are both good members of the church.

I look forward to the time when all of the videos are available and I can watch as much as I want.

At 6:17 that’s my brother Kyle building the temple and chopping the wood.

2 Nephi 5:27 "And it came to pass that we lived after the manner of happiness." After all the trials and challenges that we've encountered , we may be blessed and have a peace living with our family as we tried our best to seperate ourselves into the wicked things. :))

Thank you. Another great message come to life.

I WILL HAVE LIKE TO WATCH THE STORY OF THE BOOK OF MORMON HEAR ALWAYS

I know the Book of Mormon to be true,to be the word of God,it has helped me think of Christ and always trying to be good and always choose the right everytime I read it,I invite you all to read it and pray about it and ask God if its true,then you will know what I mean. As a convert to this great Gosple as a devouted Catholic,I have no doubt about this great truth.

I find it hard too read and understand. Now the video's make it easier too understand what went on.

What a wonderful video!!!

I will miss the actors of this first part of the Book of Mormon... they did so well !

I love The Book of Mormon

Lots of great insight in this one!

Good for us to ask "Lord, what is Thy will?" Well done, thank you. How hard for him to hear his brothers plotting.

It's cool to know these people were living in the "manner if happiness" and if we want to truly have happiness as a society this is a people we should emulate and follow the example.

Beautiful , very spiritual

The Book of Mormon indeed helps me get closer to God and helps me center my life in Jesus Christ!

Hey, they figured it how to get Nephi’s writings in!

Thank you for the videos:)

Interesting geography and plants. That lone palm tree speaks volumes.

these are so inspiring.

Thank you!!!!

Great Video!

I love these videos so much!! :)

This is an awesome video showing the diligence and hard work Nephi and his people had to put in. They prospered because they kept the commandments of God. I love the end how they live after the manner of happiness. #FaithToAct

Awesome!

Loved it keep it up!

Awesome!!!!!!!!! Love it!!

The happiness that we all strive for.🙏🙏

This is a dope series

I enjoyed this..

This is a lot like the exodus of the modern pioneers to Utah

C'est vraiment génial pour cet film

My son loves it!!!

The saddest part is that the kids of Laman and Lemuel didn't do anything wrong, but they had to say goodbye to their cousins. 5:08 It's so cute seeing the little girl with the kid goat

I'd always imagine a larger population, maybe soon.

Nephi was a good man. Too bad his two wicked brothers were so foolish and rebellious against godly things.

These are AWESOME!! I do wish they were done in a more tropical climate tho!!

the land of nephi looks right and familiar. a temple should have a ramp.

I cried :( this is wonderful

Third! I love these videos more than anyone!

Love it❤️. I had never before this came out thought much about the sadness of the cousins leaving each other, or the sisters and sisters-in-law. In this novel I like that covers their experiences in the promised land one of Nephi's sisters wasn't allowed to go with them. In the series he has two younger sisters. All the characters have names. Elisheba is 13 and Dinah is 11 when the family leaves Jerusalem. After Ishmael's family joins them his eldest son falls in love with Elisheba. He is a widower and has a son from his first wife. He supports Laman and Lemuel but he makes an oath to Lehi to follow the Lord when he requests her hand in marriage. But that doesn't change the fact that he still supported Laman and Lemuel. They were blessed with two sons but after Lehi's death he won't let his wife leave with her brothers when the Lord commands them to leave. Her mom told her that she was leaving with them and she didn't want to lose her daughter. Her brother Nephi took his wife with him after he said goodbye to his mother-in-law to go speak to his sister's husband. She was really close to her sister-in-law and the girls visited while their husbands were talking. Also just before the Lord spoke to Nephi his wife went to visit Laman's wife. Just prior to the death of Lehi he made plans for a temple of the Lord. But it was her neice, Zoram's daughter Eve, that brought the unfortunate news of the destruction of the site. The night before she had been on her way to warn her uncle of Laman's plot on his life. There had been a family meeting at Laman's place and she had left as soon as Nephi and Isaabel left. She couldn't sleep and she spoke with her dad. But then her wicked Uncle Laman came to speak with him. She was inside the house and she heard everything. She had been captured by her Uncle Jacob on the way. He had mistaken her for her Aunt Isaabel and he was worried she was walking straight into his oldest brother's trap. He took her to Nephi to warn him and when her father came with Sam the three men made a plan while she and Jacob waited. When they came back Nephi told his younger brother to take her home and then go home. When he dropped her off he smelled smoke and the two searched for what was burning. It didn't take long for them to realize it was the temple. The next morning she ran to Nephi's home after listening to an argument on the grounds where Laman openly threatened him. She babysat for her aunt while she went to the grounds to see what was happening. Isaabel was devastated. Sam told her to go back home because he didn't want his sister-in-law to get hurt by Laman. She took a detour to Laman's home to visit with his wife Anah, her second eldest sister. Isaabel was Ishmael's youngest daughter. But Anah had told her sister that no matter what she said or did she would always support her husband. Elisheba kept the faith and two years later the Lord's curse fell upon the family. She and her sons were not cursed. The family accused her of witchcraft and kicked her out but she had to leave her husband and the kids behind. Her stepson had gone with Nephi. He was married to her younger sister. Raamah started to change after that. He started to see his brother-in-law's true colors and he also converted to the Lord after his wife had left. His young sons disowned him, they had been raised by his sisters. When his wife was found by Laman she was sentenced to death but he told her to escape and when she did he distracted Laman. He pled with Laman to let the boys go with him but Laman mocked him and tried to kill him but changed his mind. He said if he ever saw Raamah again he would kill the boys. Raamah pled with his wife for forgiveness. She accepted him back into her life. From that time he wakes up early each morning to pick flowers for his wife. Jacob had requested Eve's hand in marriage just before he found Raamah. She said yes.

It must been so hard for Ishmael's wife for saying good bye to her other daughters and grandchildren knowing that it will be the last time she will ever see them again.

Oh my! Separation. It had to happen.