Giddianhi, the leader of the Gadianton robbers, sends a threatening letter to Lachoneus, the governor of the Nephites. Lachoneus instructs the people not to panic but instead to gather in one place. Gidgiddoni, the leader of the Nephite armies, refuses to go on the attack, explaining that God will deliver them as they defend themselves.
Chapter Outline
- Giddianhi’s epistle (v. 1-10)
- Lachoneus prepares the people, physically and spiritually (v. 11-17)
- Gidgiddoni refuses to attack the robbers (v. 18-21)
- The people gather (v. 22-26)
My Takeaways
- We should strive for unity with the people around us, including family, neighbors, and fellow church members.
- We must not allow fear to cloud our judgment or dampen our courage.
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❖ Lachoneus prepares his people – 3 Nephi 3:11-17
Lachoneus…Could Not Be Frightened – 3 Nephi 3:12-15
12 Now behold, this Lachoneus, the governor, was a just man, and could not be frightened by the demands and the threatenings of a robber; therefore he did not hearken to the epistle of Giddianhi, the governor of the robbers, but he did cause that his people should cry unto the Lord for strength against…
❖ Gidgiddoni refuses to attack – 3 Nephi 3:18-21
The Spirit of Revelation and Also Prophecy – 3 Nephi 3:19
19 Now it was the custom among all the Nephites to appoint for their chief captains, (save it were in their times of wickedness) some one that had the spirit of revelation and also prophecy; therefore, this Gidgiddoni was a great prophet among them, as also was the chief judge. (3 Nephi 3:19) People who…
❖ The people gather – 3 Nephi 3:22-26
They Did Dwell in One Land, and in One Body – 3 Nephi 3:25
25 And they did fortify themselves against their enemies; and they did dwell in one land, and in one body, and they did fear the words which had been spoken by Lachoneus, insomuch that they did repent of all their sins; and they did put up their prayers unto the Lord their God, that he…
All Posts Referencing 3 Nephi 3
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- A Proclamation (10/31/2025)
- “They Granted Unto Those Robbers…Lands” – 3 Nephi 6:3 (9/21/2024)
- Plundering, Prayers, and Paradigms (9/19/2024)
- They Did Dwell in One Land, and in One Body – 3 Nephi 3:25 (4/22/2018)
- Lachoneus…Could Not Be Frightened – 3 Nephi 3:12-15 (4/23/2017)
- The Spirit of Revelation and Also Prophecy – 3 Nephi 3:19 (7/24/2016)
- This Lachoneus…Could Not Be Frightened – 3 Nephi 3:12 (9/30/2015)
- 3 Nephi 3:12 [He] Could Not Be Frightened by the Demands…of a Robber (11/30/2014)