B.C. N.A. Y.J. Slight contentions on doctrinal questions. 14 587 78 The controversies increase; Nephi and Lehi receive many 13 588 79 revelations and put an end to the disputes. Dissenters search out the ancient abominations, re- 12 589 80 establish the Gadianton bands and commence war. The robbers grow strong, defy the united armies of the 11 590 81 Nephites and Lamanites, commit depredations and carry off many prisoners. Great loss of life on both sides. The Nephites again begin to forget the Lord. The 10 591 82 Lamanites remain faithful. The people wax strong in iniquity. 9 592 83 The people do not mend their ways. 8 593 84 The people grow in wickedness and ripen for 7 594 85 destruction. Samuel, the Lamanite, prophesies on the walls of 6 595 86 Zarahemla; some attempt to kill him, others believe. The latter seek Nephi and are baptized. Samuel escapes to his own land. Nephi performs many miracles. The greater portion of the people remain in their pride 5 596 87 and wickedness, the lesser portion walking more circumspectly before God. The people grow more hardened. 3 598 89 The words of the prophets commence to be fulfilled, 2 599 90 signs and wonders appear, betokening the near advent of the Savior; angels are seen by many: yet the people still harden their hearts. The Book of Helaman closes. The Third Book of Nephi opens. Nephi departs out of the 1 600 91 land, and is never again seen. Lachoneus Chief Judge and Governor. A.C. The promised signs of the Redeemer's birth appear, much to the joy of believers. The two days and nights of constant light; a new star appears. The majority of the people join the church. The Nephites reckon their time from the Messiah's 1 601 92 advent. The Gadianton robbers commit many murders; the 2 602 people not strong enough to overpower them. Dissensions increase, owing to many joining the robber 3 603 band, especially among the youth. Wickedness and unbelief greatly increase. 4 604 Evil continues to gain strength to this time. Gadianton 13 613 bands grow so numerous that both Nephites and Lamanites take up arms against them. The robbers driven into their secret fastnesses in the 14 614 mountains and the wilderness. Owing to dissensions, the robbers gain many advantages. 15 615 Giddianhi, the robber chief, writes an epistle to Lachoneus, calling upon the Nephites to surrender.