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People in the Book of Mormon
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Prophets and priests Abinadi Alma the Elder Alma the Younger Amaleki Brother of Jared Enos Ether Helaman Jacob Jarom Joseph Lehi Lehi, son of Helaman Mormon Moroni Nephi Nephi, son of Helaman Nephi the Disciple Omni Samuel Zenos Zenock
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According to the Book of Mormon, Gideon was a faithful Nephite leader, a strong man, and an enemy to King Noah.^[1] After King Noah's expulsion and death by fire, Gideon counseled with Noah's son, King Limhi.^[2] He proposed a plan for escaping from Lamanite bondage.^[3] Gideon grew to be an old man, and was killed by Nehor.^[4] After his death, a city of the Nephites was named after him.^[5]

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