51 And it sufficeth me to say that forty years had passed away and we had already had wars and contentions with our brethren.
2 Nephi 5
1 The words of Jacob, the brother of Nephi, which he spake unto the people of Nephi.
2 Behold, my beloved brethren, that I, Jacob, having been called of God and ordained after the manner of His holy order,
3 And having been consecrated by my brother Nephi, unto whom ye look as a king or a protector, and on whom ye depend for safety -
4 Behold, ye know that I have spoken unto you exceeding many things;
5 Nevertheless, I speak unto you again, for I am desirous for the welfare of your souls,
6 Yea, mine anxiety is great for you and ye yourselves know that it ever has been;
7 For I have exhorted you with all diligence, And I have taught you the words of my father,
8 And I have spoken unto you concerning all things which are written from the creation of the world.
9 And now behold, I would speak unto you concerning things which are and which are to come;
10 Wherefore, I will read you the words of Isaiah,