It is sometimes hard to keep everyone straight in the Book of Mormon. This article is a chronological outline of key people in the Nephite portion of the text whose names are often sub scripted. It will serve as an online repository for copying and pasting into other more substantive articles.
Nephi1 son of Lehi was the founding prophet king of the Nephite nation. The books of 1 Nephi and 2 Nephi are named after him. Born in Jerusalem ca. 615 B.C. 1 Nephi 1:4.
Mosiah1 descendant of Nephi1 was the king who led the Nephites down from the land of Nephi into the land of Zarahemla.
Mosiah2 grand son of Mosiah1 was the king who disbanded the monarchy and established the reign of the judges. The book of Mosiah is named after him. Born in Zarahemla ca. 154 B.C. Mosiah 6:4. Died in Zarahemla ca. 91 B.C. at age 63. Mosiah 29:46.
Alma1 priest of King Noah repented, founded a church in the wilderness, and became the Nephite high priest. He founded 7 churches in the greater land of Zarahemla. See the article "The Church in Zarahemla." Born ca. 173 B.C. in the Zeniff colony in the local land of Nephi or Shilom. Died ca. 91 B.C. in Zarahemla at age 82. Alma 29:45.
Alma2 son of Alma1 repented, became the first chief judge of the Nephite nation, and succeeded his father as the Nephite high priest. The book of Alma is named after him.
Moroni1 commonly known as Captain Moroni was chief captain of the Nephite military forces. About 10% of the entire Book of Mormon recounts his military career. See the article "Captain Moroni in Space and Time."
Moroni1 commonly known as Captain Moroni was chief captain of the Nephite military forces. About 10% of the entire Book of Mormon recounts his military career. See the article "Captain Moroni in Space and Time."
Helaman1 son of Alma2 was the Nephite high priest and a distinguished military leader. See the article "Captain Moroni in Space and Time" for an overview of his campaigns.
Helaman2 son of Helaman1 was the high priest and chief judge of the Nephite nation. The book of Helaman is named after him.
Nephi2 son of Helaman2 was the high priest and chief judge of the Nephite nation. He and his brother, Lehi, were powerful teachers just prior to the Savior's advent.
Nephi3 son of Nephi2 was the first disciple chosen by the Savior in the land Bountiful. The book of 3 Nephi is named after him.
Nephi4 son of Nephi3 was the Nephite record keeper following the visit of the resurrected Savior. The book of 4 Nephi is named after him.
Amos1 son of Nephi4 succeeded his father as Nephite record keeper.
Amos2 son of Amos1 succeeded his father as Nephite record keeper.
Moroni2 son of Mormon was the final Nephite prophet record keeper. The book of Moroni is named after him. Moroni2 as a resurrected being appeared to the prophet Joseph Smith Jr. several times beginning in 1823.
Moroni2 son of Mormon was the final Nephite prophet record keeper. The book of Moroni is named after him. Moroni2 as a resurrected being appeared to the prophet Joseph Smith Jr. several times beginning in 1823.
