Alma 9: 16

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THE BOOK OF ALMA
THE SON OF ALMA

CHAPTER 9

16 For there are many promises which are ^aextended to the Lamanites; for it is because of the ^btraditions of their fathers that caused them to remain in their state of ^cignorance; therefore the Lord will be merciful unto them and ^dprolong their existence in the land.

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16a	Alma 17: 15. 15 Thus they were a very indolent people, many of whom did worship idols, and the ^acurse of God had fallen upon them because of the ^btraditions of their fathers; notwithstanding the promises of the Lord were extended unto them on the conditions of repentance.
b	Alma 3: 8. 8 And this was done that their seed might be distinguished from the seed of their brethren, that thereby the Lord God might preserve his people, that they might not ^amix and believe in incorrect ^btraditions which would prove their destruction. Alma 17: 15. 15 Thus they were a very indolent people, many of whom did worship idols, and the ^acurse of God had fallen upon them because of the ^btraditions of their fathers; notwithstanding the promises of the Lord were extended unto them on the conditions of repentance.
c	2 Ne. 9: 26 (25-26) 26 For the ^aatonement satisfieth the demands of his ^bjustice upon all those who ^chave not the ^dlaw given to them, that they are ^edelivered from that awful monster, death and ^fhell, and the devil, and the lake of fire and brimstone, which is endless torment; and they are restored to that God who gave them ^gbreath, which is the Holy One of Israel. Mosiah 3: 11. 11 For behold, and also his ^ablood ^batoneth for the sins of those who have ^cfallen by the transgression of Adam, who have died not knowing the ^dwill of God concerning them, or who have ^eignorantly sinned. Alma 42: 21. 21 And if there was ^ano law given, if men sinned what could justice do, or mercy either, for they would have no claim upon the creature?
d	Deut. 11: 9 (8-9) 9 And that ye may ^aprolong your days in the land, which the Lord sware unto your ^bfathers to give unto them and to their seed, a land that floweth with milk and honey. Deut. 32: 47. 47 For it is not a vain thing for you; because it is your life: and through this thing ye shall ^aprolong your days in the land, whither ye go over Jordan to possess it. Hel. 15: 11 (10-11) 11 Yea, even if they should dwindle in unbelief the Lord shall ^aprolong their days, until the time shall come which hath been spoken of by our fathers, and also by the prophet ^bZenos, and many other prophets, concerning the ^crestoration of our brethren, the Lamanites, again to the knowledge of the truth— D&C 5: 33. 33 And there are many that lie in wait to ^adestroy thee from off the face of the earth; and for this cause, that thy days may be ^bprolonged, I have given unto thee these commandments.