>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/9?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#0cd09::c0cd09) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>Nephi, as the narrator and record keeper, writes this explanation likely in the promised land to instruct future readers on the purpose of his dual records amid his family's journey from Jerusalem. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>Nephi makes two special books from metal plates—one tells about kings and adventures, and the other shares God's teachings and prophecies, because God asked him to do it for an important reason we don't fully know yet. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>Nephi explains that he created plates to record the history of his people, including reigns of kings, wars, and travels [[1 Nephi 9#2|v2-4]][[1 Nephi 9#3|]][[1 Nephi 9#4|]] — 'historical account' — but was commanded by the Lord to make a second set focused on the ministry, prophecies, and spiritual matters [[1 Nephi 9#5|v5-6]][[1 Nephi 9#6|]] — 'sacred record'. He notes that he does not know the full purpose but trusts in God's wisdom for this duplication. This chapter emphasizes obedience to divine commandments and the importance of preserving sacred records for future generations. > >#Gospel/Obedience #Gospel/RecordKeeping #Gospel/GodsWisdom ###### 1 1 And all these things did my father see, and hear, and speak, as he dwelt in a tent, in the valley of Lemuel, and also a great many more things, which cannot be written upon these plates. ###### 2 2 And now, as I have spoken concerning these plates, behold they are not the plates upon which I make a full account of the history of my people; for the plates upon which I make a full account of my people I have given the name of Nephi; wherefore, they are called the plates of Nephi, after mine own name; and these plates also are called the plates of Nephi. ###### 3 3 Nevertheless, I have received a commandment of the Lord that I should make these plates, for the special purpose that there should be an account engraven of the ministry of my people. ###### 4 4 Upon the other plates should be engraven an account of the reign of the kings, and the wars and contentions of my people; wherefore these plates are for the more part of the ministry; and the other plates are for the more part of the reign of the kings and the wars and contentions of my people. ###### 5 5 Wherefore, the Lord hath commanded me to make these plates for a wise purpose in him, which purpose I know not. ###### 6 6 But the Lord knoweth all things from the beginning; wherefore, he prepareth a way to accomplish all his works among the children of men; for behold, he hath all power unto the fulfilling of all his words. And thus it is. Amen.