A.C. N.A. Gidgiddoni chosen commander of the Nephite forces. Lachoneus 16 616 decides to gather all the Nephites from both continents into the lands of Zarahemla and Bountiful, and fortify against the inroads of the robbers. The people, with all their movable substance and seven 17 617 years' provisions, gather at the appointed place. In the latter part of the year the robbers sally out of their 18 618 hiding places and occupy the lands deserted by the people. The robbers, under Giddianhi, attack the Nephites. The 19 619 slaughter more terrible than in any previous battle amongst the children of Lehi; Giddianhi is slain, the robbers are defeated and pursued to the borders of the wilderness. The robbers do not venture to again attack the Nephites. 20 620 Zemnarihah made chief of the robber bands. The robbers surround and ineffectually besiege the Nephites, 21 621 who make many sorties and slay tens of thousands of them; the robbers attempt to concentrate on the northern continent, but are cut off, their armies destroyed, and many thousands taken prisoners, among whom is Zemnarihah, who is afterwards hanged. The Nephites greatly rejoice in their marvelous deliverance. All the Nephites believe the words of the prophets; 22 622 righteousness prevails. They preach to the robber prisoners; all who make a covenant to murder no more are set at liberty, those who refuse are punished according to the law. The Nephites all return to their own lands on both continents. 26 626 The laws revised according to justice and equity; great order 27 627 Throughout the land. Many new cities built and old ones repaired; numerous other 28 628 improvements made. Disputings and contentions re-commence, pride and other 29 629 evils increase. Lachoneus, the younger, Governor. The church broken up, 30 630 except among a few Lamanites. Many prophets testify and are persecuted, some are executed contrary to law. The officers committing these crimes, on being called to account, rebel and seek to establish a monarchy, with Jacob as king. The Chief Judge is assassinated, and the ancient iniquitous combinations re-introduced. The Nephite commonwealth is broken up, and the people divided into numerous tribes. Jacob leads his followers into the northernmost part of the land. The various tribes more fully regulated. Nephi performs 31 631 many miracles; among others, raises his brother Timothy from the dead. But few are converted to the Lord.