A Dictionary of the Book of Mormon/Seantum

by George Reynolds

SEANTUM. A Nephite of importance, who belonged to the Gadianton bands. His brother, Seezoram, also a Gadianton, was Chief Judge, and Seantum, in his conscienceless ambition, with his own hand slew his brother, in order that he might attain to this dignity (B. C. 23). His crime was exposed by Nephi, through the inspiration of the Spirit of God, and when he was charged with the murder, and blood was found on his garments, he first denied, but afterwards confessed that he was guilty. We are not informed whether or not he suffered the consequences of his crime, but it is highly probable that, owing to his influence and the prevailing iniquity of the people, he escaped punishment.