DC 81:Intro SECTION 81
Joseph Smith left Hiram, Ohio, April 1, 1832, and he and his party reached Independence, Missouri, on April 24. A general council of the church was immediately called to convene April 26, 1832. At this council more inspired instruction was received through Joseph concerning the poor and the enlargement of Zion.
More unusual names are used in this revelation (see D. and C. 77). Their meanings are interpreted as follows:
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Alam and Ahashdah"
"Mahalaleel and Pelagoram"
"Gazelam"
"Horah and Olihah"
"Shalemanasseh and Mehemson"
"Land of Shinehah"
Newel K. Whitney
Sidney Rigdon
Joseph Smith
Oliver Cowdery
Martin Harris
Kirtland
DC 81:4a Therefore, verily I say unto you, that it is expedient for my servant
Alam and Ahashdah, Mahalaleel and Pelagoram, and my servant Gazelam, and Horah, and Olihah, and Shalemanasseh, and Mehemson, be bound together by a bond and covenant that cannot be broken by transgression except judgment shall immediately follow, in your several stewardships,
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