7 And he, being concealed for many days, did write all the words which Abinadi had spoken.

8 And it came to pass that the king caused that his guards should surround Abinadi, and take him; and they bound him and cast him into prison.

9 And after three days, having counseled with his priests, he caused that he should again be brought before him.

10 And he said unto him, Abinadi, we have found an accusation against thee, and thou art worthy of death.

11 For thou hast said that God himself should come down among the children of men;

12 And now for this cause thou shalt be put to death, unless thou wilt recall all the words which thou hast spoken evil concerning me and my people.

13 Now Abinadi said unto him: I say unto you, I will not recall the words which I have spoken unto you concerning this people, for they are true;

14 And that ye may know of their surety, I have suffered myself that I have fallen into your hands.

15 Yea, and I will suffer even until death, and I will not recall my words, and they shall stand as a testimony against you.

16 And if ye slay me, ye will shed innocent blood, and this shall also stand as a testimony against you at the last day.

17 And now King Noah was about to release him, for he feared his word; for he feared that the judgments of God would come upon him.

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