List of Book of Mormon places#M

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This list is intended as a quick reference for locations mentioned in the Book of Mormon.

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A

  • City of Aaron, Alma2's planned destination after rejection in Ammonihah.{{Cite book |title=Alma 8:13-14}} Later fortified by Moroni1 through the creation of new cities Moroni and Nephihah.{{Cite book |title=Alma 50:14}}
  • Ablom, east of the Hill of Shim, near the seashore, and a refuge for king Omer and his family as they escaped Akish and his secret combinations.{{Cite book |title=Ether 9:3}}
  • Plains of Agosh, Jaredite battle site where the wicked king Lib2 fought Coriantumr2 and lost his life.{{Cite book |title=Ether 14:15-16}}
  • Aiath ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|aɪ|ə|θ}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «ī´uth» Biblical city mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1.{{Cite book |title=Isa. 10:28, 2 Ne. 20:28}} Also known as Ai or Aija, and likely located in the tribal land of Benjamin, near Jerusalem. The archaeological site associated with ancient Ai is often identified as Et-Tell.
  • Wilderness of Akish, Jaredite land into which Gilead fled, and battled Coriantumr2.{{Cite book |title=Ether 14:3-5}} At a later time, the army of Coriantumr2 fled to the same location after losing to Lib2.{{Cite book |title=Ether 14:14}}
  • Valley of Alma, rest stop for Alma1 and his followers as they fled from Noahite priest Amulon and the land of Helam.{{Cite book |title=Mosiah 24:20-24}}
  • City and Land of Ammonihah, wicked Nephite city that reviled Alma2 and Amulon, imprisoned them, and suffered destruction when prison walls were broken. Later attacked and utterly destroyed by Lamanites. Associated with desolation of Nehors. Partially rebuilt at a later time. Located three days north of the Land of Melek.{{Cite book |title=Alma 8:6-32; Alma 9-14; Alma 15:15; Alma 16; Alma 49}}
  • Hill Amnihu, site of the initial Amlicite strike. Located east of the River Sidon.{{Cite book |title=Alma 2:15}}
  • Land of Amulon, settled by Amulon and priests, between Zarahemla and Nephi
  • Anathoth, city adjacent to and just north of Jerusalem, mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1.{{Cite book |title=Isa. 10:30, 2 Ne. 20:30}} Notable as the hometown of the prophet Jeremiah.
  • Angola, retreat for Mormon's army
  • Ani-Anti, Lamanite village visited by Nephite missionaries
  • Land of Antionum, home of Zoramites, and visited by Nephite missionaries
  • Antiparah, city captured by Lamanites and regained by Helaman and Antipus
  • Mount Antipas, gathering place for Lehonti and the peaceful Lamanites
  • Land of Antum ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|æ|n|t|ə|m}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «ăn´tum» northern land visited by Mormon and Ammoron
  • Arpad, Biblical location mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1.{{Cite book |title=Isa. 10:9, 2 Ne. 20:9}} Located in northern Syria, near Aleppo. Historically, Arpad played a significant role in the region due to its strategic position. It is currently called Tel Rifaat.
  • Assyria, country in western Asia

B

  • Babylon, Biblical capital of Babylonia, in southwest Asia, the Jewish captivity into which was prophesied by Lehi.{{Cite book |title=1 Ne. 1:13}}
  • Bashan, country east of the Jordan river
  • Bethabara, Biblical site on the east bank of the Jordan River, where John the Baptist preached and conducted baptisms, as prophesied by Lehi.{{Cite book |title=1 Ne. 10:8-10}}
  • Boaz, Nephite retreat and battle ground
  • City of Bountiful, major Nephite city in the northeastern quadrant
  • Land of Bountiful¹, area in southern Arabia, near sea
  • Land of Bountiful², Nephite territory north of Zarahemla

C

  • Calno ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|k|æ|l|n|oʊ}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «kăl´nō» Biblical location mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Sometimes identified with the ancient city of Calneh, and believed to be located in northern Mesopotamia. One of the likely candidates for ancient Calneh is the site known today as Kullan-Köy, near the city of Ar-Raqqah in modern Syria.
  • Carchemish, Biblical location mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Located in what is today southeastern Turkey, near the Syrian border. It was particularly famous for the Battle of Carchemish in 605 BC, where the Babylonian army under Nebuchadnezzar II decisively defeated the Egyptian and Assyrian forces, leading to Babylonian dominance over much of the ancient Near East.
  • Chaldea, Hellenistic designation for a part of Babylonia
  • City by the Sea, Nephite city on the west coast
  • Hill Comnor, hill near Valley of Shur
  • Land and Valley of Corihor, military campground of the army of Shiz
  • City of Cumeni, Nephite city fought for by Helaman
  • Hill Cumorah, meeting place for battle, record depository

D

  • Damascus, Biblical capital of the Aramean kingdom, mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Located in present-day Syria, Damascus frequently conflicted with both the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. The fall of Damascus to the Assyrians under King Tiglath-Pileser III around 732 BC was a significant event in the regional power dynamics, effectively ending the independence of the Aramean kingdom and marking the expansion of Assyrian control.
  • Land of David, Nephite land on the west coast
  • City of Desolation, northern Nephite city
  • Land of Desolation, north of the land Bountiful

E

  • Garden of Eden, original home of Adam and Eve
  • Edom, arid region in southwest Israel
  • Egypt, land of Israel's captivity
  • Elam, one of the oldest recorded civilizations
  • Hill Ephraim, hill in the northern region

F

  • Land of First Inheritance, near the Lehites' original landing point

G

  • City of Gad ({{IPAc-en|ɡ|æ|d}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «găd» city destroyed at the crucifixion
  • City of Gadiandi ({{IPAc-en|ˌ|ɡ|æ|d|i|ˈ|æ|n|d|aɪ}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «găd-ē-ăn´dī» city destroyed at the crucifixion
  • City of Gadiomnah ({{IPAc-en|ˌ|ɡ|æ|d|i|ˈ|ɒ|m|n|ə}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «găd-ē-äm´na» city destroyed at the crucifixion
  • Gallim ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|ɡ|æ|l|ɪ|m}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «găl´ĭm» Biblical city mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Probably in Benjamin, to the north of Jerusalem.
  • Geba, Biblical city mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1.{{Cite book |title=Isa. 10:29, 2 Ne. 20:29}} Archaeological evidence and biblical texts together help locate Geba near the modern village of Jaba', which lies northeast of Jerusalem.
  • Gibeah, Biblical city mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Hometown and capital of King Saul, located just north of Jerusalem.
  • Gebim ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|ɡ|iː|b|ɪ|m}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «gē´bĭm» location near Jerusalem mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1.{{Cite book |title=Isa. 10:31, 2 Ne. 20:31}} The name means means "cisterns" or "pits" in Hebrew, suggesting that it was known for water sources or storage.
  • City of Gid, city invaded by Lamanites and used as a prison camp to detain Nephites
  • City of Gideon, suburb of Zarahemla, location of battle, preaching, and other events
  • Land and Valley of Gideon, east of river Sidon
  • City of Gilgal, city destroyed at the crucifixion
  • Valley of Gilgal, Jaredite battle region
  • City of Gimgimno ({{IPAc-en|ɡ|ɪ|m|ˈ|ɡ|ɪ|m|n|oʊ}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «gĭm-gĭm´nō» city destroyed at the crucifixion
  • Gomorrah, wicked city of the old world

H

  • Hagoth, Hagoth's shipbuilding site
  • Hamath, Biblical location mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Located on the Orontes River in modern-day Syria and one of the major cities of ancient Syria. Often mentioned as a northern boundary of the Israelite territories, expressed in the phrase "from Dan to Beersheba, and from the sea to Hamath."
  • Land of Helam, land eight days into the wilderness, found and settled by people of Alma1.{{Cite book |title=Mosiah 23}}
  • Hermounts ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|h|ɜːr|m|aʊ|n|t|s}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «her´mounts» wilderness on west and north
  • Plains of Heshlon ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|h|ɛ|ʃ|l|ɒ|n}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «hĕsh´län» battleground of Coriantum and Shared
  • Land of Heth ({{IPAc-en|h|ɛ|θ}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «hĕth» land in the northern region
  • Horeb, mountains on the Sinai Peninsula

I

  • Irreantum, ({{IPAc-en|ˌ|ɪr|i|ˈ|æ|n|t|ə|m}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «ĭ-rē-ăn´tum»
  • Land of Ishmael, portion of land of Nephi
  • Israel, promised land of Moses' people

J

  • City of Jacob, city destroyed at the crucifixion
  • Jacobugath ({{IPAc-en|ˌ|dʒ|eɪ|k|ə|ˈ|b|uː|ɡ|æ|θ}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «jā´ka-bū´găth» city of followers of Jacob
  • City and Land of Jashon, Nephite retreat near Ammoron's record burial site
  • Land of Jershon ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|dʒ|ɛər|ʃ|ɒ|n}}),[http://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «jĕr´shän» land on east by sea, south of land Bountiful. First mentioned when people of Ammon, seeking protection from fellow Lamanites, resettled there about 76 BC ({{Sourcetext|source=Book of Mormon|version=1981|book=Alma|chapter=27|verse=22|range=-24}}). Because of the threat of war from the Zoramites in Antionum to the south, Ammonites were relocated to Melek about 73 BC. All references to Jershon come from this three- to four-year period.
  • Jerusalem¹, chief city of Jews and its surrounding area, original home of Lehi's family.{{Cite book |title=1 Ne. 1:4, et seq.}}
  • Jerusalem², Lamanite city and land in land of Nephi
  • Jordan River, river in Palestine
  • City of Jordan, Nephite retreat maintained by Mormon
  • City of Josh, city destroyed at the crucifixion
  • Land of Joshua, land in borders west, by seashore
  • Judah, southern kingdom of Israelites
  • City of Judea, Nephite city

K

  • City of Kishkumen, Wicked city destroyed at the crucifixion

L

  • Laish, city located in the northernmost part of ancient Israel, mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Also known as Leshem before being captured and renamed Dan by the tribe of Dan.
  • City of Laman, City destroyed at the crucifixion
  • River Laman, River emptying into Red Sea
  • Lebanon, the historical Phoenicia, middle eastern country directly north of Israel, the fall of which was prophesied by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1.{{Cite book |title=Isa. 10:34, 2 Ne. 20:34}}
  • City of and Land of Lehi¹, Land adjoining land of Morianton and containing city of Lehi
  • Land of Lehi², Apparently the entire land south
  • City of and Land of Lehi-Nephi, Also called land of Nephi, of which it is a part
  • City of Lemuel, Lamanite city
  • Valley of Lemuel, Lehite campsite near borders of Red Sea

M

  • Madmenah, location near Jerusalem, mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Likely within the tribal lands of Benjamin near the ancient Kingdom of Judah.
  • City of Manti, chief city in land of Manti
  • Hill of Manti, near city of Zarahemla
  • Land of Manti, most southerly land of Nephites
  • Melek ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|m|iː|l|ɛ|k}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «mē´lĕk» Nephite land west of Sidon
  • Michmash, Biblical city mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Town of Benjamin east of Bethel, generally identified with the modern-day village of Mukhmas.
  • Middoni ({{IPAc-en|m|ɪ|ˈ|d|oʊ|n|aɪ}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «mĭd-dō´nī» Lamanite land, location of Lamanite prison
  • Midian1, Biblical region and people, mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1.{{Cite book |title=Isa. 10:26, 2 Ne. 20:26}} Located primarily in what is now northwestern Saudi Arabia, southern Jordan, southern Israel, and the Sinai Peninsula.
  • Land of Midian2 ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|m|ɪ|d|i|ə|n}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «mĭd´ē-un» Lamanite land east of Lehi-Nephi
  • Migron ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|m|aɪ|ɡ|r|ɒ|n}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «mī´grän» Biblical city mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Likely situated in the territory of the tribe of Benjamin, north of Jerusalem, probably a small outpost or settlement.
  • Minon ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|m|aɪ|n|ɒ|n}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «mī´nän» Nephite land on west bank of river Sidon
  • Moab, land of the Moabites, Israelite rivals
  • City of Mocum ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|m|oʊ|k|ə|m}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «mō´kum» city destroyed at the crucifixion
  • Moriancumer, Mesopotamian coastal region
  • City of and Land of Morianton, area settled by Morianton²
  • Moriantum ({{IPAc-en|ˌ|m|ɒr|i|ˈ|æ|n|t|ə|m}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «mōr-ē-ăn´tum» Nephite area
  • Forest of Mormon, near waters of Mormon
  • Place of Mormon, region near city of Lehi-Nephi
  • Waters of Mormon, baptismal waters for over 200 Nephites
  • Land of Moron, north of the great land of Desolation
  • Moroni's Camp, Nephite military post
  • City of and Land of Moroni, in southeast of Nephite lands
  • City of Moronihah, iniquitous Nephite city
  • City of Mulek, Nephite city south of Bountiful

N

  • Nahom, location in Arabian desert
  • Land of Naphtali, Israelite territory
  • Narrow Neck, near west sea, which led into the land northward
  • Narrow Pass, led by the sea into the land northward
  • Narrow Strip of Wilderness, ran from the sea east to the sea west
  • Nazareth, city of Christ's childhood
  • City of Nehor, battleground for Corihor and Shule
  • City of Nephi, city established by Nephi, later occupied by Lamanites, Zeniffites
  • Land of Nephi, land established by Nephi, later occupied by Lamanites, Zeniffites
  • City of Nephihah, Nephite refuge captured and lost by the Lamanites
  • Plains of Nephihah, near the city of Nephihah
  • Nephite Refuge, location for Nephite centralization
  • Valley of Nimrod, in Mesopotamia
  • Nob, city north of Jerusalem, within the ancient kingdom of Judah, mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1.{{Cite book |title=Isa. 10:32, 2 Ne. 20:32}}
  • City and Land of Noah, in land of Zarahemla, near Ammonihah. It was here, in 72 BC by the Nephite calendar, that the Lamanites, under the command of Lamanite king Amalickiah, attacked the Nephites. No Nephites died, but over a thousand Lamanites died, including all their chief captains.{{sourcetext|source=Book of Mormon|version=1981|book=Alma|chapter=49|verse=10|range=-23}}

O

  • Ogath, ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|oʊ|ɡ|æ|θ}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «ō´găth» place near hill Ramah
  • City of Omner, Nephite city by seashore on east borders
  • Onidah ({{IPAc-en|oʊ|ˈ|n|aɪ|d|ə}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «ō-nī´da» gathering place for dissatisfied Lamanites
  • Hill Onidah ({{IPAc-en|oʊ|ˈ|n|aɪ|d|ə}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «ō-nī´da» in land of Antionum
  • Onihah ({{IPAc-en|oʊ|ˈ|n|aɪ|h|ə}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «ō-nī´hä» city destroyed at the crucifixion
  • Rock of Oreb, Biblical location mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Landmark associated with a specific event where the Midianite leaders, Oreb and Zeeb, were defeated and killed by the Israelites.

P

  • Palestina, middle eastern land neighboring Israel
  • Pathros, location in upper Egypt

R

  • Hill Ramah ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|r|ɑː|m|ə}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «rä´mä» Jaredite name for Hill Cumorah
  • Ramath ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|r|eɪ|m|ə|θ}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «rā´muth» (also spelled Ramah), Biblical city mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Likely located in the territory of the tribe of Benjamin, north of Jerusalem, and destroyed by divine decree.
  • Hill Riplah ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|r|ɪ|p|l|ə}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «rĭp´lä» east of river Sidon, near land of Manti
  • Waters of Ripliancum ({{IPAc-en|ˌ|r|ɪ|p|l|i|ˈ|æ|n|k|ə|m}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «rĭp-lē-ăn´kum» aquatic region in the land northward

S

  • Salem ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|s|eɪ|l|ɛ|m}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «sā´lĕm» ancient name for Jerusalem
  • Samaria, Biblical location mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Capital city of the northern Kingdom of Israel that played a significant role in the region's history until it fell to the Assyrians in 722 BC. Located in the hill country of Ephraim (central to what is now the Northern West Bank), Samaria was strategically positioned atop a hill, providing natural defenses.
  • Waters of Sebus, ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|s|iː|b|ə|s}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «sē´bus» watering place in land of Ishmael
  • Shazer ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|ʃ|eɪ|z|ər}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «shā´zer» Lehite rest stop in Arabia
  • Shelem ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|ʃ|iː|l|ɛ|m}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «shē´lĕm» mountain in Mesopotamia
  • City of and Land of Shem², Nephite land north of Antum and Jashon
  • Land of Shemlon, ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|ʃ|ɛ|m|l|ɒ|n}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «shĕm´län» Region bordering on land of Lehi-Nephi
  • Sherrizah, ({{IPAc-en|ʃ|ɛ|ˈ|r|aɪ|z|ə}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «shĕr-ī´za» Nephite stronghold conquered by Lamanites
  • Waters of Shiloah, ({{IPAc-en|ʃ|aɪ|ˈ|l|oʊ|ə}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «shī-lō´a» pool near Jerusalem1
  • City of and Land of Shilom ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|ʃ|aɪ|l|ə|m}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «shī´lum» small region next to land of Lehi-Nephi
  • Hill Shim, hill in the land northward
  • Shimnilom, ({{IPAc-en|ʃ|ɪ|m|ˈ|n|aɪ|l|ɒ|m}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «shĭm-nī´läm» city in the land of Nephi
  • Shinar, ancient name for Mesopotamia
  • Valley of Shurr, {{IPAc-en|ʃ|ɜːr}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «sher» Coriantumr's base camp
  • Land of Sidom, ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|s|aɪ|d|ə|m}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «sī´dum» city near Ammonihah where Zeezrom, Alma and Amulek retreated
  • Sidon River, major river flowing through the land of Zarahemla
  • Mount Sinai, mountain where Moses received the ten commandments
  • Sinim, ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|s|aɪ|n|ɪ|m}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «sī´nĭm» distant land, possibly China
  • Siron, ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|s|aɪ|r|ə|n}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «sī´run» city near Antionum where Corianton met Isabel
  • Sodom, wicked city of the old world
  • Syria, middle Eastern country

T

  • Tarshish, possibly the city Tarsus
  • City of Teancum, by seashore near city of Desolation
  • Tower of Babel, near original home of the Jaredites

W

  • Wilderness, various places, described in the Book of Mormon in the following order:
  • Wilderness by the borders of the Red Sea, into which Lehi first took his family as they left Jerusalem (c. 600 BC).{{Cite book |title=1 Ne. 2:5 et seq.}}
  • Wilderness of John the Baptist, where he preached and conducted baptisms, as prophesied by Lehi. Typically identified as the region along the Jordan River (and particularly, Bethabara), stretching from the Sea of Galilee in the north to the Dead Sea in the south.
  • Wilderness of Irreantum, large area of southern Arabia through which the party of Lehi travelled eastward for eight years before stopping their journey at the edge of the sea, which site they called Bountiful.{{Cite book |title=1 Nephi 17:1-6}}
  • Wilderness of the Land of Promise, first landing site of the Lehite party in the new world (c. 588 BC).{{Cite book |title=1 Ne. 18:25}}
  • Wilderness of Moses, Biblical land between the Red Sea and the land of Israel through which the Israelites wandered for 40 years, as recounted by Nephi1.{{Cite book |title=1 Ne. 19:10; Jacob 1:7; Mosiah 17:19}}
  • Wilderness of the Nephites, into which the followers of Nephi1 fled, following a warning from God to separate themselves from the Lamanites.{{Cite book |title=2 Ne. 5:5-9; Jacob 7:26}}
  • Wilderness of the Lamanites, area in which the separated Lamanite people hunted for food.{{Cite book |title=2 Ne. 5:24; Enos 1:20}}
  • Wilderness of Unbelievers, a metaphorical wilderness described by Isaiah, as quoted by Jacob2, in which unbelievers perish.{{Cite book |title=Isa. 50:2; 2 Ne. 7:2; Isa. 51:3; 2 Ne. 8:3; Isa. 14:17; 2 Ne. 24:17}}
  • Wilderness of Abraham, where during his wanderings, the Biblical patriarch obeyed God in offering up his son in similitude of the sacrifice of Christ, as explicated by Jacob2.{{Cite book |title=Jacob 4:5}}
  • Wilderness of Mosiah, region beyond the land of Nephi into which Mosiah1 and his followers fled until arriving at the land of Zarahemla.{{Cite book |title=Omni 1:12-13}} At a later time, groups of Nephites, including Zeniff, attempted to reverse that journey to regain the land of their inheritance.{{Cite book |title=Omni 1:27-30; Mosiah 7:4}} Likely same wilderness where Zeniff hid women and children before going to battle against Lamanites.{{Cite book |title=Mosiah 10:9}} The sons of Mosiah2 again reversed that journey to go preach to the Lamanites.{{Cite book |title=Mosiah 28:9}}
  • Wilderness of the Mulekites, area into which the followers of Mulek (the purported last son of Jewish king Zedekiah1), travelled as they escaped the fall of Jerusalem.{{Cite book |title=Omni 1:15-16; Mosiah 25:2}}
  • Wilderness of the Jaredites, found by the explorers sent by King Limhi who lost their way and stumbled into a land covered in skeletal human remains and ruins.{{Cite book |title=Mosiah 8:7-9; Mosiah 21:25}}
  • Wilderness of Alma1, into which Alma1 and his followers fled to escape the army of King Noah3.{{Cite book |title=Mosiah 18:34; Mosiah 21:34; Mosiah 23}} They eventually came upon a place of clear water eight days into the wilderness (which place they called Helam), where they settled. After Helam was found and captured by the Lamanites, and the people were tormented by Amulon, Alma1 and his followers escaped again into this wilderness, and rested in a valley a day's travel away (which valley they called Alma). A further twelve day's distance took them to Zarahemla.{{Cite book |title=Mosiah 24:24-25}}
  • Wilderness of the Noahites, beyond the Land of Shemlon, into which the followers of King Noah3 fled to escape the Lamanite army, and from which the captive survivors, including Limhi, were returned and forbidden to reenter.{{Cite book |title=Mosiah 19:9-28}} The former priests of Noah3 captured daughters of the Lamanites and carried them captive back into this wilderness.{{Cite book |title=Mosiah 20:5, Mosiah 21:20}} Some time later, with the help of Ammon2 and Gideon, the people of Limhi were able to escape back into this wilderness to be united with the people of Mosiah2.{{Cite book |title=Mosiah 22}}
  • Wilderness of Sidon, to the west and north of the River Sidon (where the war of the Amlicites/Lamanites and the Nephite people of Alma2 was fought), and into which the defeated Amlicite and Lamanite survivors fled and where many were devoured by ravenous beasts and birds of prey.{{Cite book |title=Alma 2:34-38}}

Z

  • City of Zarahemla, major capital of Nephites from about 200 B.C. to A.D. 200
  • Land of Zarahemla, general reference to the area near the city of Zarahemla
  • Land of Zebulun, Israelite territory
  • City of Zeezrom, Nephite city on southwest frontier
  • Mount Zerin, ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|z|iː|r|ɪ|n}}),[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/pronunciation?lang=eng churchofjesuschrist.org: "Book of Mormon Pronunciation Guide"] (retrieved 2012-02-25), IPA-ified from «zē´rĭn» mountain, presumably in Mesopotamia
  • Zion, city of God

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References

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Bibliography

  • The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ, translated by Joseph Smith, Jr. (Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1981 [first edition, 1830]).

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