persecutions, removes with his people to Helam. B.C. N.A. Y.J. First Christian Church established in Zarahemla, by 125 476 King Benjamin, who, at the same time, consecrates his son Mosiah king. A company sent by Limhi, son of Noah, to find 123 478 Zarahemla, wander into the north country, and discover numerous relies of the Jaredites. King Benjamin dies. A company of men, under Ammon, 122 479 start from Zarahemla to find their brethren in the land of Nephi. They succeed, and help them to escape from the Lamanites, and bring them safely to Zarahemla. Moroni, commander in chief of the Nephite armies, 99 502 born. Alma, the elder, dies, aged eighty-two. King Mosiah I, dies, aged sixty-three. Alma, the younger, elected Chief Judge of the Republic. The sons of Mosiah, with other Elders, start on a mission to the Lamanites in the land of Nephi. Priestcraft first introduced among the Nephites, by Nehor. Nehor slays the aged patriarch, Gideon, is tried, condemned and executed. †King Lamoni and his household converted by Ammon. 91 510 1 Priestcraft spreads among the Nephites; pride and contention develop in the church. †A church established by Ammon amongst the 90 511 2 Lamanites, in the land of Ishmael. Continued peace amongst the Nephites, 89 512 3 notwithstanding persecutions and increased wickedness. Amlici, a disciple of Nehor, desires to be king and to destroy the true church; his pretentions are rejected at a special election, by “the voice of the people:” he raises a rebellion, and is consecrated king by his followers. Amlici's forces are defeated by the Nephites under Alma at the hill Amnihu. The Lamanites invade Zarahemla, are joined by the Amlicites, and the united armies are defeated by Alma, on the west bank of the Sidon. Another invading Lamanite army is defeated on the east bank of the Sidon, and driven back to their own lands. Peace restored. Aaron, and other missionaries, imprisoned by the 87 514 5 Lamanites in the land Middoni. The Nephites, because of their late afflictions, are humble, and many are baptized. †Ammon and Lamoni proceed to Middoni, to release Aaron and his brethren. They meet Lamoni's father on the way: he attempts to slay Ammon. †Antiomno, King of Middoni, releases the captive 86 515 6 missionaries. 3500 Nephites baptized into the church. Great peace and prosperity amongst them. †Lamoni's father, king of all the Lamanites, baptized.