King Benjamin was a prophet-king who ruled the Nephites for many years until about 124 B.C. He was the son of King Mosiah, who was made king over the united people of Nephi and Zarahemla. King Benjamin also had a son whom he named Mosiah, on whom he conferred the kingdom, and who became the last King of the Nephites. King Benjamin was a great military leader and personally helped defeat the Lamanites in terrible battles. Mormon tells us that King Benjamin overcame many difficulties within his own kingdom and that he had to labor with his whole soul to establish peace in his kingdom. He was also a keeper of many sacred records and had reigned with justice and mercy over his subjects (Omni 24-30, Words of Mormon 12-18). We have record of him instructing his sons about the scriptures and the