A Dictionary of the Book of Mormon/Jordon, City of
JORDON, CITY OF. A city mentioned only in connection with the final war between the Nephites and Lamanites; of its situation we can tell nothing, except that it was in the northern continent. Here the Nephites, under Mormon, made a brave stand (A. C. 379), and twice defeated the attacking hosts of the Lamanites. In the third attack, however, the Nephites, by reason of the overwhelming number of their assailants, after desperate resistance were driven from the city with great loss (A. C. 380). Jordon appears to have been a key to the surrounding country, and was consequently stubbornly held by Mormon. The war at this time was carried on with ruthless cruelty on both sides, and the conquering army ravaged and utterly desolated the country through which it passed.