Keith J. Allred

KEITH J. ALLRED {[email protected]} graduated with high honors from Brigham Young University (1979) and became a professional naval officer. He holds graduate degrees in law, business, and national security affairs and is currently serving as a military judge. In addition to publishing in professional legal and national security journals, he is a peer reviewer or editor for Armed Forces and Society and the Naval Law Review.

Who was Second Nephi?

Articles/Essays – Volume 42, No. 4

The story of Nephi occupies a prominent place in the hearts of the Latter-day Saint people. As a young man, he was singularly affected by his father’s teachings and, despite his relative youth, became the de facto leader of the extended families of Lehi and Ishmael even before his father’s death. Later, as a prophet in his own right, he led a people who called themselves “Nephites” in his honor; and nine centuries after his death, hundreds of thousands of Nephites still honored his name and legacy. He belongs to the ages as the namesake of an ancient nation.