List of people in the Book of Mormon
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This list is intended as a compendium of individuals mentioned in the Book of Mormon.
Notation
Names with superscripts (e.g., Nephi1) are generally numbered according to the index in the LDS scripture, the Book of Mormon (with minor changes). Missing indices indicate people in the index who are not in the Book of Mormon; for instance, Aaron1 is the biblical Aaron, brother of Moses.
Bold type indicates the person was an important religious figure, such as a prophet or a missionary.
Italic type indicates the person was a king, chief judge or other ruler.
Underlined type indicates the person was a historian or record keeper; one whose writing (abridged or not) is included in The Book of Mormon.
Combined typefaces indicate combined roles. For example, bold italic indicates an individual was both a religious and secular leader.
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Aaron2, son or descendant of Jaredite king Heth2, in line of kingly succession, who spent his life in captivity. Father of Amnigaddah.
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