Book of Mormon Central: KnoWhy

Why Did the Nephites Stay in Their Tents During King Benjamin’s Speech? (1x80)

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If King Benjamin’s speech in Mosiah 2–6 took place as part of a Nephite celebration of the ancient Israelite Feast of Tabernacles, that would explain many of the elements described in the narrative as found in the Book of Mormon, including the details regarding the setting up of tents around the temple and the people remaining in them to hear their king speak.