Not Accountable for the Sins of the Nephites
The prophets are among the most effective in using symbolism. King Benjamin’s comment about his people’s blood not coming upon him (see Mosiah 2:27–28) is a metaphor for his not being held accountable for the behavior of the people, since he had taught them all of the things that the Lord required of him (see Jacob 1:18–19). His allegorical statement about the choirs in heaven (see Mosiah 2:28) is another example of revealed spiritual truths. King Benjamin longed to be among those who, after their mortal probation, could by deed and by word praise God in a heavenly anthem (see 1 Nephi 1:8).
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