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Not to be confused with Sam (Book of Mormon).
Samuel the Lamanite
A man with curled hair that meets with his thick beard holds his arms aloft. He wears a thick toga-like robe that covers his body from neck to shins. He stands on top of a parapeted wall. Behind him, a tree line is visible, as is the sky, though the time of day isn't clear. This man is Samuel.
From The Warning of Samuel the Lamanite (November 1925)
First appearanceHelaman 13
Last appearanceHelaman 16:8
AffiliationLamanites

According to the Book of Mormon, Samuel the Lamanite is a prophet who lived in the ancient Americas, sent by Jesus Christ around 5 BC to teach and warn the Nephites just before his birth in the Old World. The account is recorded in Helaman 13–16.

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Lehi (far right, bearded) bestowing a blessing on his family. At least 21 different figures are visible (inclusive of infants and children). There is a mix of men, women, and children. A man in blue appears to be writing, perhaps transcribing what Lehi is saying. One infant is nursing. Several men have beards. All but the children wear hats or scarf-like head coverings. The fashion and style is reminiscent of nineteenth-century Christian art of Old Testament scenes. There is a vibrancy of color, with clothing in blues, greens, whites, and reds. The family gather in something like a circle, on a green, grassy field. There are tents visible in the background. This is cropped from a full version of the scene.
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Samuel first appears in Helaman 13.[1] Samuel is notable in the Book of Mormon as he is a Lamanite prophet. Most prophets that appear in the book are Nephites.

After attempting to preach to the people in Zarahemla, and being rejected, he was told by revelation to return and prophesy to the people. He was not allowed into the city. In one of the more iconic stories of the Book of Mormon, he preached on the wall of the city, calling the people to repentance for their sins, prophesying about the impending advent of Jesus Christ in the Old World, and warning of the destruction of the Nephite nation. The people in the city tried to kill him by throwing stones and shooting arrows, but he was protected from harm by divine providence.

Angered by his preaching, the Nephites of Zarahemla throw rocks at Samuel and try to kill him.[2] When his sermon is finished, Samuel flees the land of the Nephites and returns to Lamanite territory where he ministers to his people and "was never heard of more among the Nephites".[3]

Highlights in the Ministry of Samuel the Lamanite
Prophecy of Samuel to the Nephites Helaman 13-15
Comes into Zarahemla Helaman 13:2
Speaks words of the Lord Helaman 13:5
Foretells signs of Christ's birth Helaman 14:2–6
Foretells signs of Christ's death Helaman 14:14–28
Teaches of resurrection and redemption Helaman 14:15–19
Those who believe desire baptism Helaman 16:1–3
Many are angry and try to kill Samuel Helaman 16:2–6
Flees Helaman 16:7
Prophecies all fulfilled 3 Nephi 23:7–10
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In 1997, Donny Osmond left his starring role in the tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to play the role of Samuel the Lamanite in the Hill Cumorah Pageant.[4][5]

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References

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  1. ^ Wilcox (1992, p. 1259).
  2. ^ Wilcox (1992, p. 1259); Berkey (2020, p. 108).
  3. ^ Wilcox (1992, p. 1259); Berkey (2020, pp. 95, 108–109). Quotation is Helaman 16:8.
  4. ^ "Donny Osmond Sheds Dreamcoat To Star in Mormon Pageant July 11–19", Playbill, 12 July 1997, archived from the original on 3 December 2012, retrieved 2013-03-14
  5. ^ "Donny Osmond is sticking to his spiritual guns", Names in the News, Associated Press, 8 July 1997, retrieved 2013-03-14

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