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Zacharias

Father of John the Baptist

D&C 27: 7 is visited by Elias with promise of son.

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Zarahemla

Leader of Mulek’s colony

(see also Zarahemla, People of )

Omni 1: 14 rejoices that the Lord has sent Nephites.; Omni 1: 18 gives genealogy of fathers.; Mosiah 7: 3, 13 Ammon(1) is a descendant of Zarahemla.; Mosiah 25: 2 Zarahemla is a descendant of Mulek.; Hel. 1: 15 Coriantumr(3) is a descendant of Zarahemla.

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Zarahemla, City of (1)

Major capital of Nephites from about 200 B.C. to A.D. 200

(see also Zarahemla, Land of )

Alma 2: 26 Nephite soldiers return to city of Zarahemla.; Alma 5: 2 (Alma 6: 1-7 ) church established in Zarahemla.; Alma 7: 3-5 Alma(2) laments for condition of people in Zarahemla.; Alma 8: 1 Alma(2) returns to Zarahemla.; Alma 31: 6 Alma(2) leaves Himni in church in Zarahemla.; Alma 56: 25 Lamanites dare not march against Zarahemla.; Alma 60: 1 Moroni(1) writes to Pahoran(1) in Zarahemla.; Hel. 1: 18-27 Coriantumr(3) captures Zarahemla.; Hel. 1: 27-33 Zarahemla is captured by Lamanites, retaken by Moronihah.; Hel. 7: 1-6 Nephi(2) returns to Zarahemla and sees wickedness.; Hel. 13: 12 only the righteous save the wicked in Zarahemla.; 3 Ne. 8: 8 (3 Ne. 9: 3 ) Zarahemla is burned at Christ’s death.; 3 Ne. 8: 24 Zarahemla would not have been burned if people had repented.; 4 Ne. 1: 8 Zarahemla is rebuilt.

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Zarahemla, City of (2)

D&C 125: 3 saints to build city named Zarahemla.

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Zarahemla, Land of

Region around city of Zarahemla(1), also area from southern wilderness to land Bountiful on north

Omni 1: 12-13 Mosiah(1) made king over land of Zarahemla.; Omni 1: 24 Benjamin drives Lamanites from Zarahemla.; Omni 1: 28 (Omni 1: 24 ) expedition seeking land of Nephi returns to Zarahemla.; Mosiah 1: 1 (Mosiah 2: 4 ) no more contention in Zarahemla.; Mosiah 1: 18 people are gathered in land of Zarahemla to hear Benjamin.; Mosiah 7: 9 Zeniff came out of land of Zarahemla.; Mosiah 7: 13-14 Ammon(1) comes from Zarahemla to inquire after people of Zeniff.; Mosiah 21: 24-26 Limhi’s expedition failed to find Zarahemla.; Mosiah 22: 11-13 Limhi’s people arrive in Zarahemla.; Mosiah 24: 25 Alma(1) and his people arrive in Zarahemla.; Mosiah 25: 19-23 Alma(1) is permitted to establish churches throughout Zarahemla.; Mosiah 27: 34-35 sons of Mosiah(2) preach throughout Zarahemla to repair injuries.; Mosiah 29: 44 reign of judges commences in Zarahemla.; Alma 2: 15-25 Lamanites and Nephites battle in Zarahemla.; Alma 4: 1 no contentions in Zarahemla.; Alma 5: 1 Alma(2) begins his mission in Zarahemla.; Alma 15: 18 Alma(2) returns to Zarahemla with Amulek.; Alma 16: 1 peace continues in Zarahemla.; Alma 22: 32 lands of Nephi and Zarahemla nearly surrounded by water.; Alma 27: 5-20 people of Anti-Nephi-Lehi come to Zarahemla.; Alma 30: 6, 12 Korihor comes into Zarahemla.; Alma 35: 14 Alma(2) and sons of Mosiah(2) return to Zarahemla.; Alma 59: 4 Moroni(1) sends epistle to Zarahemla.; Alma 60: 30 Moroni(1) threatens to come to Zarahemla and smite leaders with sword.; Alma 62: 6-8 Moroni restores Pahoran to judgment-seat in Zarahemla.; Hel. 3: 31 continual rejoicing in Zarahemla.; Hel. 4: 5 Lamanites capture Zarahemla.; Hel. 5: 16-19 Nephi(2) and Lehi(4) convert eight thousand Lamanites in Zarahemla.; Hel. 6: 4 many converted Lamanites gather to Zarahemla.; Hel. 7: 1 Nephi(1) returns to Zarahemla.; Hel. 13: 2 Samuel the Lamanite preaches in Zarahemla.; 3 Ne. 3: 22-23 Zarahemla is appointed as place of gathering in defense against enemies.; Morm. 1: 6 Mormon(2) is taken by his father to Zarahemla.

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Zarahemla, People of

Descendants of Mulek’s colony

Omni 1: 14 discovered by Nephites.; Omni 1: 15 had come from Jerusalem when Zedekiah was carried captive to Babylon.; Omni 1: 19 united with Nephites.; Omni 1: 21 discovered Coriantumr(2).; Mosiah 1: 10 Benjamin causes people of Zarahemla and of Mosiah to gather.; Mosiah 25: 2-3 more numerous than Nephites, less than Lamanites.; Mosiah 25: 13 numbered with Nephites.; Alma 22: 30 land of Desolation found by people of Zarahemla.

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Zeal, Zealous, Zealously

(see also Diligence ; Earnest ; Faithful )

Mosiah 7: 21 (Mosiah 9: 3 ) Zeniff is over-zealous to inherit land of fathers.; Mosiah 27: 35 sons of Mosiah(2) strive zealously to repair injuries they have done church.; Alma 21: 23 people of Lamoni are zealous in keeping commandments.; Alma 27: 27 Ammonites are distinguished for zeal toward God.

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Zedekiah (1)

Last king of Judah [c. 600 B.C.]

(see also BD Zedekiah )

1 Ne. 1: 4 Lehi(1) and others prophesy in first year of Zedekiah’s reign.; 1 Ne. 5: 10-13 brass plates contain record of Jews to beginning of Zedekiah’s reign.; Omni 1: 15 people of Zarahemla came from Jerusalem at time Zedekiah was taken captive to Babylon.; Hel. 6: 10 Mulek was son of Zedekiah.; Hel. 8: 21 all Zedekiah’s sons slain except Mulek.

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Zedekiah (2)

One of twelve Nephite disciples [c. A.D. 34]

3 Ne. 19: 4 is called by Jesus to minister to Nephites.

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Zeezrom

Lawyer in Ammonihah [c. 82 B.C.]

Alma 10: 31 accuses Alma(2) and Amulek.; Alma 11: 21-38 questions Amulek.; Alma 11: 22 tries to bribe Amulek to deny God.; Alma 11: 46 trembles at words of Amulek.; Alma 12: 1-6 is caught in his lying.; Alma 12: 7 is convinced of power of God.; Alma 12: 8 inquires diligently of Alma(2) and Amulek to learn concerning kingdom of God.; Alma 14: 2-6 is astonished by plain words.; Alma 15: 3 is sick with fever.; Alma 15: 4-11 is healed by Alma(2).; Alma 15: 12 is baptized.; Alma 31: 5-6 with Amulek in Melek, leaves on missionary journey with Alma(2) and others.; Alma 31: 32 Alma(2) prays for Zeezrom and other companions.; Hel. 5: 41 people are reminded of Zeezrom’s teachings concerning Christ.

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Zeezrom, City of

Nephite city on southwest frontier

Alma 56: 13-14 is captured by Lamanites.

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Zemnarihah

Captain of Gadianton robbers [c. A.D. 21]

3 Ne. 4: 16-17 lays siege to Nephites.; 3 Ne. 4: 22-23 commands forces to withdraw.; 3 Ne. 4: 28 is hanged.

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Zenephi

Nephite commander [c. A.D. 400]

Moro. 9: 16 army of Zenephi carries off provisions of widows.

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Zeniff

First king of group of Nephites who return to land of Lehi-Nephi [c. 200 B.C.]

(see also Lehi-Nephi, Land of )

Mosiah 7: 9 father of Noah(3), grandfather of Limhi.; Mosiah 7: 13 Ammon(1) comes to inquire after brethren whom Zeniff brought from Zarahemla.; Mosiah 7: 21 (Mosiah 9: 3 ) overzealous to inherit land of fathers.; Mosiah 7: 21 is made king.; Mosiah 7: 21 (Mosiah 9: 6-13 ; Mosiah 10: 18 ) is deceived by king Laman(2).; Mosiah 9-22 record of Zeniff.; Mosiah 9: 1 is sent as spy among Lamanites.; Mosiah 9: 2-3 becomes leader of group.; Mosiah 9: 6-7 covenants with King Laman(2) to possess land of Lehi-Nephi.; Mosiah 9: 13-19 (Mosiah 10: 19-20 ) drives out Lamanite invaders.; Mosiah 11: 1 confers kingdom on son, Noah(3).

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Zenock

Prophet of Israel

1 Ne. 19: 10 predicted that Christ would be lifted up by wicked men.; Alma 33: 15-16 (Alma 34: 7 ) Zenock’s testimony of Son of God.; Hel. 8: 19-20 testified with other prophets concerning Christ.; 3 Ne. 10: 16 predicted destruction at Christ’s death.

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Zenos

Prophet of Israel

1 Ne. 19: 10, 12 prophesied of Christ’s burial, three days of darkness.; 1 Ne. 19: 16 predicted gathering of Israel.; Jacob 5: 1-77 Jacob(2) quotes Zenos’ parable of olive-tree.; Jacob 6: 1-10 Jacob(2) expounds Zenos’ allegory.; Alma 33: 3-11 Zenos’ words on worship and prayer.; Alma 33: 13 Zenos said, Thou hast turned away judgments because of thy Son.; Alma 34: 7 taught that redemption comes through Son.; Hel. 8: 19 slain for bold testimony.; Hel. 15: 11 spoke of restoration of Lamanites.; 3 Ne. 10: 15-16 testified of destruction at Christ’s death.

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Zerahemnah

Lamanite commander [c. 74 B.C.]

Alma 43: 5, 44 chief captain of Lamanite army.; Alma 43: 44 inspires soldiers to fight.; Alma 43: 53 is struck with terror when surrounded.; Alma 44: 1-6 is commanded by Moroni(1) to surrender.; Alma 44: 12 attempts to kill Moroni(1), is scalped.; Alma 44: 19 begs for mercy.

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Zeram

Nephite military officer [c. 87 B.C.]

Alma 2: 22 is sent to watch camp of Amlicites.

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Zerin, Mount

Ether 12: 30 brother of Jared(2) said to mountain Zerin, Remove, and it was removed.

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Ziff

Probably a metal used by Nephites

Mosiah 11: 3 Noah(3) lays tax of fifth part of people’s ziff.; Mosiah 11: 8 Noah(3) ornaments buildings with ziff.

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Zillah

Moses 5: 44, 46-47 wife of Lamech(1), mother of Tubal Cain.

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Zion

(see also Consecration, Law of ; Enoch(2) ; Gather ; Inheritance ; Jackson County ; Jerusalem, New ; Kingdom of God ; Millennium ; Promised Land ; Stake ; Zion, Mount ; TG Zion, Sion ; BD Zion )

1 Ne. 13: 37 blessed are they who shall seek to bring forth Zion.; 1 Ne. 21: 14 (Isa. 49: 14 ) Zion hath said, The Lord hath forsaken me.; 1 Ne. 22: 14, 19 (2 Ne. 6: 12-13 ; 2 Ne. 10: 13, 16 ; 2 Ne. 27: 3 ) all who fight against Zion shall be destroyed.; 2 Ne. 8: 3 (Isa. 51: 3 ) the Lord shall comfort Zion.; 2 Ne. 8: 11 (Isa. 51: 11 ) the redeemed shall come with singing unto Zion.; 2 Ne. 8: 16 (Isa. 51: 16 ) the Lord to say unto Zion, Thou art my people.; 2 Ne. 8: 24 (3 Ne. 20: 36 ; Moro. 10: 31 ; Isa. 52: 1 ) put on thy strength and beautiful garments, O Zion.; 2 Ne. 8: 25 (3 Ne. 20: 37 ; Isa. 52: 2 ) loose thyself from bands of thy neck, O captive daughter of Zion.; 2 Ne. 12: 3 (Isa. 2: 3 ) out of Zion shall go forth law.; 2 Ne. 13: 16-17 (Isa. 3: 16-17 ) the Lord will smite haughty daughters of Zion.; 2 Ne. 14: 3-4 (Isa. 4: 3-4 ) those left in Zion shall be called holy, have filth washed away.; 2 Ne. 14: 5 (Isa. 4: 5 ) upon glory of Zion shall be a defence.; 2 Ne. 24: 32 (Isa. 14: 32 ) the Lord has founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it.; 2 Ne. 26: 29 those practicing priestcrafts seek not welfare of Zion.; 2 Ne. 26: 30-31 laborer in Zion shall labor for Zion.; 2 Ne. 28: 21-25 devil lulls men into saying, All is well in Zion.; Mosiah 12: 21 (Mosiah 15: 14 ; 3 Ne. 20: 40 ; Isa. 52: 7 ) how beautiful upon mountains are feet of him that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth.; Mosiah 12: 22 (Mosiah 15: 29 ; 3 Ne. 16: 18 ; Isa. 52: 8 ) the Lord shall bring again Zion.; 3 Ne. 21: 1 the Lord to gather Israel and establish Zion among them again.; D&C 6: 6 (D&C 11: 6 ; D&C 12: 6 ; D&C 14: 6 ) seek to establish the cause of Zion.; D&C 21: 7 Joseph Smith inspired to move cause of Zion.; D&C 24: 7 devote all service to Zion.; D&C 28: 9 location of city of Zion to be revealed.; D&C 28: 9 Zion to be on borders by Lamanites.; D&C 35: 24 (D&C 39: 13 ) Zion shall rejoice upon the hills.; D&C 38: 4 the Lord has taken them of Enoch(2) into his bosom.; D&C 45: 66-67 New Jerusalem to be called Zion.; D&C 45: 66-71 (D&C 62: 4 ; D&C 63: 24, 36 ; D&C 66: 11 ) righteous to be gathered to Zion.; D&C 45: 68 every man who will not take his sword must flee unto Zion.; D&C 45: 70 wicked will not go up to battle against Zion.; D&C 49: 25 Zion to assemble and flourish before the Lord’s coming.; D&C 57 -60 revelations given at Zion, Jackson County, Missouri.; D&C 57: 2-3 city of Zion to be in Missouri.; D&C 58: 7 saints sent to Missouri to lay foundation of Zion.; D&C 58: 13 testimony to go forth from Zion.; D&C 58: 49 agent to receive moneys to purchase lands in Zion.; D&C 58: 50, 57 Sidney Rigdon to write of Zion, to dedicate land of Zion.; D&C 59: 1-2 those who come to Zion and live will inherit earth.; D&C 59: 2 those who come to Zion and die will receive crown in Father’s mansions.; D&C 59: 3 those in Zion who obey gospel will receive reward.; D&C 63: 25 the Lord holds Zion in his hands.; D&C 63: 29-31 land of Zion to be obtained by purchase or blood.; D&C 63: 36 saints to assemble upon land of Zion.; D&C 64: 22 none to be held guilty who go to Zion.; D&C 64: 34 the willing and obedient shall eat good of land of Zion.; D&C 64: 35 the rebellious shall be cut out of Zion.; D&C 64: 38-39 inhabitants of Zion to judge all things pertaining to Zion.; D&C 64: 41 Zion shall flourish and have glory of the Lord.; D&C 68: 25-26 law that parents in Zion must teach children.; D&C 68: 31 the Lord is not pleased with inhabitants of Zion.; D&C 69: 6 Zion to be sent to receive accountings.; D&C 72: 15 he who comes to Zion should lay all things before bishop.; D&C 78: 15 the Lord God, the Holy One of Zion.; D&C 82: 14 Zion must increase in beauty and holiness.; D&C 84: 56 condemnation rests upon children of Zion.; D&C 84: 58 scourge and judgment upon Zion.; D&C 84: 99-100 the Lord to bring again Zion.; D&C 84: 104 money to be gathered for establishing Zion.; D&C 90: 36 the Lord will contend with Zion.; D&C 90: 37 (D&C 101: 17 ) Zion not to be moved out of her place.; D&C 93: 53 translate scriptures and obtain knowledge for salvation of Zion.; D&C 94: 1 Kirtland to be stake of Zion.; D&C 96 order of Kirtland stake of Zion.; D&C 97 revelation concerning saints at Zion.; D&C 97: 10 house to be built unto the Lord in land of Zion.; D&C 97: 18, 25 Zion to prosper if obedient.; D&C 97: 19 Zion is the city of God.; D&C 97: 21 Zion is the pure in heart.; D&C 97: 25 Zion shall escape if she observe to do all that the Lord commands.; D&C 100: 13 Zion shall be redeemed, although she is chastened.; D&C 101: 18 pure in heart shall return to Zion.; D&C 101: 20 no other place for gathering except Zion.; D&C 101: 21 stakes are strength of Zion.; D&C 101: 43 parable concerning redemption of Zion.; D&C 101: 70 land of Zion for beginning of gathering.; D&C 101: 74 Zion to be established by gathering.; D&C 101: 81 children of Zion likened unto parable of woman and unjust judge.; D&C 101: 100 conditions upon which people shall dwell in Zion.; D&C 103: 15 redemption of Zion must come by power.; D&C 103: 18 as your fathers were led at first, so shall redemption of Zion be.; D&C 105: 5, 32 Zion cannot be built up unless by principles of law of celestial kingdom.; D&C 105: 9, 13 delay in redemption of Zion because of transgression.; D&C 105: 14 the Lord to fight battles of Zion.; D&C 105: 32 kingdom of Zion is kingdom of God.; D&C 105: 34 law of Zion to be executed after redemption of Zion.; D&C 107: 36-37 high council in Zion.; D&C 107: 74 bishop to be common judge in Zion.; D&C 109: 39 the righteous to be gathered and come to Zion.; D&C 109: 51 the Lord did appoint a Zion unto his people.; D&C 109: 59 we ask thee to appoint unto Zion other stakes.; D&C 111: 6 the Lord will deal mercifully with Zion.; D&C 113: 8 power of priesthood to bring again Zion.; D&C 115: 6 (D&C 124: 36 ) the gathering together upon land of Zion to be a defense.; D&C 119: 2 surplus property to be given to bishop for laying of foundation of Zion.; D&C 119: 5-6 law of tithing to be observed in Zion, and land of Zion to be sanctified thereby.; D&C 124: 6 time has come to favor Zion.; D&C 124: 118 authorities called to lay foundation of Zion.; D&C 124: 131 high council given for corner-stone of Zion.; D&C 133: 9 elders to cry, Go forth unto land of Zion.; D&C 133: 12 Gentiles shall flee unto Zion.; D&C 133: 21 the Lord shall utter his voice out of Zion.; D&C 133: 24 Jerusalem and land of Zion shall be turned back into own place.; D&C 133: 32 those from north shall be crowned with glory in Zion.; D&C 136: 10 every man to help remove to stake of Zion.; D&C 136: 18 Zion shall be redeemed in the Lord’s due time.; D&C 136: 31 the Lord’s people must be tried to receive glory of Zion.; Moses 7: 18 the Lord calls his people Zion.; Moses 7: 19 Enoch(2) builds city of Holiness, even Zion.; Moses 7: 21, 23 Zion is taken up into heaven.; Moses 7: 31, 47, 69 Zion is in bosom of the Lord.; Moses 7: 62 the Lord to gather elect unto city to be called Zion, a New Jerusalem.; Moses 7: 64 Zion is to be the Lord’s abode.; Moses 7: 68 days of Zion in days of Enoch(2) were 365 years.; Moses 7: 69 Zion is fled.; A of F 10 Zion (the New Jerusalem) shall be built upon the American continent.

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Zion, Mount

(see also Zion )

2 Ne. 20: 12 (Isa. 10: 12 ) the Lord to perform his whole work upon Mount Zion.; D&C 76: 66 celestial heirs are they who come unto Mount Zion, city of living God.; D&C 84: 2 saints to stand upon Mount Zion.; D&C 84: 32 sons of Moses and of Aaron(1) shall be filled with glory of the Lord upon Mount Zion in the Lord’s house.; D&C 133: 18, 56 the Lamb shall stand upon Mount Zion.

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Zoram (1)

Servant of Laban [c. 600 B.C.]

(see also Zoramites(1) )

1 Ne. 4: 20 has keys of treasury.; 1 Ne. 4: 21-27 thinks Nephi(1) is Laban.; 1 Ne. 4: 30 is frightened by sight of brothers of Nephi(1).; 1 Ne. 4: 31-37 is seized, promises to accompany Lehites.; 1 Ne. 16: 7 takes eldest daughter of Ishmael1 to wife.; 2 Ne. 1: 30-32 is blessed by Lehi(1).; 2 Ne. 1: 30 is true friend to Nephi(1).; 2 Ne. 5: 6 becomes follower of Nephi(1).; Alma 54: 23 Ammoron is a descendant of Zoram.

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Zoram (2)

Nephite chief captain [c. 81 B.C.]

Alma 16: 5 is appointed chief captain, seeks counsel of Alma(2).; Alma 16: 7 crosses river Sidon and defeats Lamanites.

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Zoram (3)

Nephite apostate [c. 74 B.C.]

(see also Zoramites(2) )

Alma 30: 59 leads people who have separated themselves from Nephites.; Alma 31: 1 leads hearts of people to bow down to idols.

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Zoramites (1)

Descendants of Zoram(1)

Jacob 1: 13 (4 Ne. 1: 36 ; Morm. 1: 8 ) a group among the Nephites.; 4 Ne. 1: 37 are true believers in Christ.; D&C 3: 17 knowledge of Savior to come to Zoramites.

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Zoramites (2)

Apostate sect of Nephites, followers of Zoram(3)

Alma 30: 59 (Alma 31: 8 ) dissenters, separate themselves from Nephites.; Alma 30: 58-59 trample Korihor to death.; Alma 31: 1, 9-11 pervert ways of the Lord, bow down to idols.; Alma 31: 3 gather in land of Antionum.; Alma 31: 4 Nephites fear Zoramites will enter into correspondence with Lamanites.; Alma 31: 5-7 Alma(2) and others undertake mission to Zoramites.; Alma 31: 9-11 Zoramites do not follow law of Moses or performances of church.; Alma 31: 12-23 perverted manner of worship, pray once a week from holy stand.; Alma 31: 26 - 34: 41 teachings of Alma(2) to the Zoramites.; Alma 35: 3-6 converts are expelled by Zoramites.; Alma 35: 8-11 Zoramites prepare for attack against Ammonites.; Alma 35: 14 Alma(2) and companions bring many Zoramites to repentance.; Alma 38: 13 do not pray to be heard of men, like the Zoramites.; Alma 39: 11 Corianton’s bad example leads Zoramites not to believe Alma(2).; Alma 43: 4, 6, 13 become Lamanites.; Alma 43: 43-44 inspire Lamanites to fight courageously.; Alma 48: 5 Zoramites are appointed chief captains among Lamanites because of knowledge of Nephites’ strengths.; 3 Ne. 1: 29 children of converted Lamanites are led astray by lyings and flattery of Zoramites.