At times I have thought that Zeniff must have been a wicked man or perhaps it would be more accurate to say a man who was not in tune with the Spirit. As I think about it, the fact that he would fight in favor of saving the Lamanites because he saw that which was good among them indicates that he was a good man. His zealousness to go to the land of Nephi indicates more naivete than wickedness in his character.
His approach to openly ask for the land rather than fighting for it indicates a peaceful character but again demonstrates a naivete that didn’t serve him well.
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