Book of Mormon history
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| Period | Description | Scripture Reference | Event | Date |
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| Jaredite Civilization | The Jaredites establish a civilization with kings, experiencing periods of prosperity and conflict. | Ether 7–11 | Establishment of Jaredite Kingdoms | c. 2200–1500 B.C. |
| Jaredite Civilization | After the confounding of languages at the Tower of Babel, Jared and his brother lead a group to the Americas in barges. | Ether 1–6 | Jaredites Depart for the Americas | c. 2200 B.C. |
| Jaredite Civilization | The Jaredite society faces moral decay, wars, and prophetic warnings. | Ether 12–14 | Decline of the Jaredites | c. 1500–600 B.C. |
| Jaredite Civilization | The Jaredite civilization is destroyed due to continuous warfare, leaving only Coriantumr alive. | Ether 15 | Final Jaredite Battle | c. 600 B.C. |
| Lehite Era Begins | Lehi, a prophet, is commanded by God to flee Jerusalem with his family to avoid Babylonian captivity. | 1 Nephi 1–2 | Lehi's Family Leaves Jerusalem | c. 600 B.C. |
| Journey to the Promised Land | Lehi's family travels through the Arabian Peninsula, faces trials, and receives divine guidance. | 1 Nephi 3–17 | Journey Through the Wilderness | c. 600–592 B.C. |
| Journey to the Promised Land | Nephi builds a ship under God's direction to cross the ocean to the Promised Land. | 1 Nephi 17–18 | Building the Ship | c. 592 B.C. |
| Arrival in the Promised Land | Lehi's family arrives in the Americas and begins a new life. | 1 Nephi 18 | Arrival in the Americas | c. 589 B.C. |
| Early Nephite History | Due to conflicts, Nephi and those who follow him separate from Laman and Lemuel. | 2 Nephi 5 | Nephites and Lamanites Divide | c. 588–570 B.C. |
| Early Nephite History | Nephi writes his spiritual teachings and prophecies on the small plates. | 1 Nephi; 2 Nephi | Nephi's Record | c. 559–545 B.C. |
| Reigns of the Judges | King Benjamin leads with righteousness and prepares to pass the kingdom to his son Mosiah. | Mosiah 1–2 | King Benjamin's Reign | c. 130 B.C. |
| Reigns of the Judges | King Benjamin delivers a profound sermon, teaching about service and the coming of Christ. | Mosiah 2–5 | King Benjamin's Sermon | c. 124 B.C. |
| Reigns of the Judges | Mosiah implements a system of judges to govern the people instead of kings. | Mosiah 29 | Reign of the Judges Established | c. 100 B.C. |
| Reigns of the Judges | Alma the Younger becomes the first chief judge and high priest, preaching repentance. | Alma 1–4 | Alma the Younger Preaches | c. 92 B.C. |
| Reigns of the Judges | The sons of Mosiah preach to the Lamanites, leading to many conversions. | Alma 17–26 | Mission to the Lamanites | c. 91–77 B.C. |
| Wars and Contentions | Captain Moroni raises the Title of Liberty to rally the Nephites against Amalickiah. | Alma 46 | Captain Moroni Defends Freedom | c. 73 B.C. |
| Signs of Christ's Coming | Prophecies of Samuel the Lamanite about the signs of Christ's birth are fulfilled. | Helaman 14; 3 Nephi 1 | Signs of Christ's Birth | c. 1 B.C. |
| Visit of Jesus Christ | After His resurrection, Jesus Christ appears to the Nephites and teaches His gospel. | 3 Nephi 11–28 | Christ Visits the Americas | c. 34 A.D. |
| Era of Peace | The Nephites and Lamanites live in harmony following Christ's visit. | 4 Nephi 1 | Period of Peace | c. 200–300 A.D. |
| Final Nephite History | Society falls into pride and divisions, leading to conflicts. | Mormon 1 | Return to Wickedness | c. 320 A.D. |
| Final Nephite History | The Nephites are defeated by the Lamanites; Mormon hides the records. | Mormon 6 | Final Battle at Cumorah | c. 385 A.D. |
| Conclusion of the Record | Moroni, the last Nephite prophet, seals up the golden plates. | Moroni 10 | Moroni Seals Up the Records | c. 421 A.D. |