Page "Book of Jarom" Paragraph 1

The book consists of a single chapter.

According to the chapter heading, the book covers the time period between ca 420 BC and 361 BC and describes the efforts of the Nephite prophets to " keep them Nephites in the way of truth ".

It also describes the prosperity of the Nephites-they grew in number, worked in gold and silver, built buildings and machinery, engaged in various metalworks, agriculture equipment as well as weaponry.

It also records conflict with the Lamanites: " wars, and contentions, and dissensions, for the space of much of the time " ( Jarom 1: 13 ).