to do great things in God's sight. He'll restore much of the house of Israel--gathering the tribes.
You're blessed, Joseph, yet still very young. Listen to your older brother, Nephi, and all the blessings I've mentioned will come to pass. Remember these words of your dying father. Amen."
Nephi’s psalm...
(compare 2 Nephi, chapter 4)
Now I, Nephi, will speak about the prophecies of our forefather, Joseph, who was sold into Egypt.
Joseph truly prophesied about all his descendants, and of all prophecies, there are not many greater. His prophecies, written on the brass plates, are about us and our future generations.
After my father finished speaking to his sons about Joseph's prophecies, he called for Laman’s children. He told them,
“The Lord God said,
- If you keep my commandments, you will prosper in this land. Otherwise, you will not have the presence of my Spirit to be with you.
My dear grandsons and granddaughters. I cannot die before leaving my blessing upon you, for I know that if you're taught God's commandments, you won't forget them.
If you're cursed, my blessing upon you will insure that the curse will be taken off you and put upon the heads of your parents. It will also insure that the Lord's protection will be upon your descendants forever.”
After saying this, Lehi called for Lemuel's children. He left his same blessing upon them and said,
“Your descendants will not be completely destroyed, and in the last days they will be blessed.”
