Editing Book of Jarom (section)

== Narrative ==
[[Jarom]] narrates the Book of Jarom and begins his record explaining that he will not write his prophesies and revelations because he feels that similar things have been written by his forefathers.<ref name=":0">{{Harvnb|Arnold|1996|p=85}}.</ref> Besides which, Jarom explains, there is not enough room left on the plates to write very much. But Jarom recommends that his readers go to the large plates if they want more information; [[University of Vermont]] associate professor of English Elizabeth Fenton points out that the only available version of the large plates is Mormon's abridgement.{{sfn|Fenton|2013|p=315}} Jarom further states that the small plates are written for the Lamanites, though he expresses little hope for them in their present condition.{{sfn|Hardy|2023|pp=203, 205}} The Lamanites, Jarom explains, murder and drink animal blood.<ref>{{harvnb|Hardy|2023|p=205}}; {{harvnb|Thomas|2016|p=58}}</ref>

Jarom says that the laws of the land are strict<ref name=":0" /> and that many of the Nephites are unwilling to listen to God's words. Meanwhile, God is merciful and protects them in their wars against the Lamanites. During these wars, their leaders are faithful to God and strengthen the cities against attacks. Despite their lack of spiritual interest, the Nephites grow in population and keep the law of Moses.{{sfn|Thomas|2016|p=58}} After possessing the plates for 59 years, Jarom passes them to his son Omni.<ref> {{harvnb|Hardy|2023|p=203}}; {{harvnb|Harris|2020|p=50}}</ref>