Was Nephi’s Slaying of Laban Legal? (Knowhy #256)
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“Therefore I did obey the voice of the Spirit, and took Laban by the hair of the head, and I smote off his head with his own sword.” -1 Nephi 4:18
Nephi's slaying of Laban in the Book of Mormon can be hard to understand for modern readers. But when compared to ancient laws, such as the Law of Moses, it can actually make legal sense. For example, Exodus 21 gives three specific legal requirements such as not lying in wait, having God deliver, and fleeing the land. Learn how Nephi passed these requirements, and more, at
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Nephi's slaying of Laban in the Book of Mormon can be hard to understand for modern readers. But when compared to ancient laws, such as the Law of Moses, it can actually make legal sense. For example, Exodus 21 gives three specific legal requirements such as not lying in wait, having God deliver, and fleeing the land. Learn how Nephi passed these requirements, and more, at
https://knowhy.bookofmormoncentral.org/content/was-nephi%E2%80%99s-murder-of-laban-legal
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This channel may make use of copyrighted material, the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner.
This constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law.
In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the material on this channel is offered publicly and without profit, to the public users of the internet for comment and nonprofit educational and informational purposes.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. In such cases, fair use is permitted.
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The content is broadcasted for Study, Research and Educational purposes.
The broadcaster gains no profit from broadcasted content. This falls under "Fair Use" guidelines