RCE Verse Results

1 Behold, it came to pass that I, Nephi, did cry much unto the Lord my God because of the anger of my brethren,

2 But behold, their anger did increase against me, insomuch that they did seek to take away my life;

3 Yea, they did murmur against me, saying: "Our younger brother thinketh to rule over us and we have had much trial because of him; Wherefore now let us slay him, that we may not be afflicted more because of his words;

4 For behold, we will not that he shall be our ruler, for it belongeth unto us which are the elder brethren to rule over this people."