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Book of Abraham, Early 1842
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1. Abraham sitting upon Pharaoh’s throne,
by the politeness of the king; with a crown
upon his head, representing the priesthood;
as emblematical of the grand presidency in
heaven; with the scepter of justice, and judg ment in his hand.
2. King Pharaoh; whose name is given in
the characters above his head.
3. Signifies Abraham, in Egypt; referring to
Abraham, as given in the 9th No. of the Times
& Seasons.
4. Prince of Pharaoh, King of Egypt; as writ ten above the hand.
5. Shulem; one of the kings principle wait ers; as represented by the characters above his hand.
6. Olimlah; a slave belonging to the prince.
Abraham is reasoning upon the principles
of astronomy, in the kings Court. [p. 784]
Book of Abraham, Nauvoo, IL, Times and Seasons, 1 Mar. 1842, 3:703–706; 15 Mar. 1842, 3:719–722 and insert; 16 May 1842, 3:783–784.
Principal gathering place for Saints following expulsion from Missouri. Beginning in 1839, LDS church purchased lands in earlier settlement of Commerce and planned settlement of Commerce City, as well as surrounding areas. Served as church headquarters, 1839...
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