![]() The Guide to the Scriptures entry on Ham on lds.org also draws the conclusion that, “Ham’s wife, Egyptus, was a descendant of Cain.”Īlso, just so we are clear, the Church has disavowed the notion that this cursing of Cain and/or Ham has any relation to the modern Church’s priesthood ban (see Race and the Priesthood). However, as this curse from Noah occurred after the flood, it makes more sense to me that “preserved” is referring to having been preserved from before the flood, and therefore more likely to refer to the curse of Cain. “When this woman discovered the land it was under water, who afterward settled her sons in it and thus, from Ham, sprang that race which preserved the curse in the land.”Ī few thoughts on that however: First, we know that Noah cursed Ham, ( Genesis 9:25 “And he said, Cursed be Canaan a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren.”) and it is possible that the above preservation of the curse in the land means that curse rather than Cain’s curse. So, in other words: we know when the prophet is speaking as a prophet, because the Holy Spirit confirms the truth of those words into our hearts. “The land of Egypt being first discovered by a woman, who was the daughter of Ham, and the daughter of Egyptus, which in the Chaldean signifies Egypt, which signifies that which is forbidden So to recap, here is what we know about the 144,000:ġ) They were extremely righteous men during their time while alive.Ģ) They were ordained by angels to whom is given power over the nations of the Earth.ģ) Their purpose is to come down in the end of times and assist people to obtain exaltation.Ĥ) They are not the only people who will attain exaltation.We find that information in Abraham 1:23-24: Thus they were the “firstfruits” of the Lord’s people on Earth.” See New Testament: Student Study Guide, “ Revelation 14: Harvest Time on Earth“ “had done with their lives what ancient Israelites did with their crops – they gave the Lord the first and best of their obedience. it is not, as some people believe, the total number of people who will be exalted.” See New Testament Seminary Teacher Manual, Lesson 154: Revelation 6-11, Part 1Īs a final note as to who these men are, Church educational materials state that the 144,000 “‘the number 144,000 mentioned in Revelation 7:4-8 is the number of ordained high priests out of the twelve tribes of Israel who will assist others in their quest for exaltation. Also, just so we are clear, the Church has disavowed the notion that this cursing of Cain and/or Ham has any relation to the modern Church’s priesthood ban (see Race and the Priesthood). “We are to understand that those who are sealed are high priests, ordained unto the holy order of God, to administer the everlasting gospel for they are they who are ordained out of every nation, kindred, tongue, and people, by the angels to whom is given power over the nations of the earth, to bring as many as will come to the church of the Firstborn.” D&C 77:11-12.Ĭhurch educational manuals have elaborated: The Guide to the Scriptures entry on Ham on lds.org also draws the conclusion that, Ham’s wife, Egyptus, was a descendant of Cain. I’ve actually searched the area myself but I couldn’t even find an arrowhead. ![]() ![]() My Book of Mormon says that about 4 million total were killed there along with many horses and chariots, spears, bows, armor. ![]() In response to the question “What are we to understand by sealing the one hundred and forty-four thousand, out of all the tribes of Israel – twelve thousand out of every tribe?”, the revelation of Joseph Smith states that I’m trying to figure out how come there have been no artifacts found of the final great battle on Hill Cumorah near Palmyra, New York. Joseph Smith asked almost the exact same question as you – who are these one hundred and forty four thousand? The Lord gave him an answer in Doctrine & Covenants 77:12. Satan wants us to believe in his false prophets, false healers, and false miracle workers. Moses had to compete with Satan’s imitations in Pharaoh’s court (see Exodus 7:822 ). The Doctrine and Covenants may shed some light onto your question.Īs you know, the One Hundred and Forty Four Thousand comes from a scripture in Revelation 7:4, where John states, that in a vision, “I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.” John continues to state that twelve thousand of these will come from each tribe. In the Gospel Principles Manual Chapter 22: The Gifts of the Spirit is says: Satan can imitate the gifts of tongues, prophecy, visions, healings, and other miracles. Who are the hundred and forty four thousand? Are they appointed by a General Authority?
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