King after king either rules in righteousness or wickedness. And God continues to send prophets, to remind the people to follow Him, so that He can bless them, and so that they will not destroy themselves.

When the Jaredites ask for a king, the brother of Jared warns them that it can lead to trouble. King after king either leads the people to righteousness or wickedness.

The Jaredites pack up their boats, and with their glowing stones for light, they are blown by the wind and guided by God to the promised land.

The brother of Jared comes up with an idea for how they can have light in their boats, and the answer has a surprising outcome.

Moroni includes the plates that contain the story of the Jaredites, who had once lived in the north part of the promised land. Jared and his family are guided by God from the Tower of Babel to the seashore.

Mormon gathers all the Nephites to the land of Cumorah for a final battle with the Lamanites.

Back and forth, the Nephites and the Lamanites attack each other and take over cities and are driven back again.

The battles continue between the Nephites and the Lamanites. And at only 16 years old, Mormon is asked to lead the Nephite Army.