King Mosiah II

According to the Book of Mormon, Mosiah II, (/moʊˈsaɪ.ə/ or /moʊˈzaɪ.ə/^[1]) King Benjamin's son and Mosiah I's grandson, was king of the Nephite nation from about 124 BC to 91 BC. The Book of Mosiah is named after Mosiah II.

Accounts

Mosiah instituted a new governing system after all of his sons declined to succeed him as king, choosing rather to preach the gospel. This new government was based on judges elected and chosen by the people. After Mosiah's death in approximately 91 BC, this council of elected judges constituted the government of the land until Christ visited the Nephite nation (see Mosiah 29).

References

^ LDS.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «mō-sī´a or mō-zī´a»

Preceded by King Benjamin for his own tribe, and Limhi for his tribe	King of the Nephites 124-91 B.C.	Succeeded by Alma, son of Alma, as chief judge and military leader
Preceded by King Benjamin	Nephite record keeper 124-c. 92 B.C.	Succeeded by Alma, son of Alma

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[1] LDS.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide" (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «mō-sī´a or mō-zī´a»

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