3 Nephi 7
The group who sought to replace the current government with a king succeeded in destroying the current government but not in establishing a king. As with any such upheaval, there are no guaranteed outcomes once the current structure has been removed. Anarchy always comes in some degree and is never predictable with any accuracy except that it will form some order. We would do well to remember that when we hear calls for changing our system of government in any fundamental way, and we will hear them.
The power given to Nephi “that he might know concerning the ministry of Christ” was likely revelations about what the Savior was doing and teaching so that Nephi could prepare the Nephites insomuch as they would listen.
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