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Chapter 23

2 Samuel 23:3

Verse 3 24

The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.

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fear

Exodus 18:21 Mosiah 4:1 Mosiah 4:2 Mosiah 4:3

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ruleth

Mosiah 29:10 Mosiah 29:11 Mosiah 29:12 Mosiah 29:13 Mosiah 29:14 Mosiah 29:15 Mosiah 29:16 Mosiah 29:17 Mosiah 29:18 Mosiah 29:19 Mosiah 29:20 Mosiah 29:21 Mosiah 29:22 Mosiah 29:23 Mosiah 29:24 Mosiah 29:25 Mosiah 29:26 Mosiah 29:27 Mosiah 29:28 Mosiah 29:29 Mosiah 29:30 Mosiah 29:31 Mosiah 29:32 Mosiah 29:33 Mosiah 29:34 Mosiah 29:35 Mosiah 29:36 Doctrine and Covenants 98:9

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fear

Exodus 18:21

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judged

Mosiah 29:12

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- **The Family Proclamation—Words from God** — Ronald A. Rasband (October 2025) · Alludes to
  Days before the September 23 general Relief Society meeting that preceded general conference, President Hinckley and his counselors met in counsel with the Relief Society General Presidency.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/21rasband?lang=eng&id=p_gxZc1#p_gxZc1

- **Covenants with God Strengthen, Protect, and Prepare Us for Eternal Glory** — Jean B. Bingham (April 2022) · Reference
  Happiness is hollow if we exchange the blessings of eternal joy for momentary ease.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/04/35bingham?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **Laying the Foundation of a Great Work** — Steven R. Bangerter (October 2018) · Reference
  President Russell M.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/10/laying-the-foundation-of-a-great-work?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **The Plan and the Proclamation** — Dallin H. Oaks (October 2017) · Alludes to
  During this revelatory process, a proposed text was presented to the First Presidency, who oversee and promulgate Church teachings and doctrine.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/the-plan-and-the-proclamation?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **The Joy of Redeeming the Dead** — Richard G. Scott (October 2012) · Reference
  Another journal entry reads: “The … miracle for me occurred in the Family History office of Mel Olsen, who presented me with a printout of all my known ancestral pedigrees taken from the update of the Ancestral File computerized records sent into the genealogical society.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/the-joy-of-redeeming-the-dead?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

- **Seek Learning: You Have a Work to Do** — Mary N. Cook (April 2012) · Reference
  Gaining knowledge now will pay huge dividends when you become a mother.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/04/seek-learning-you-have-a-work-to-do?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **The Test** — Boyd K. Packer (October 2008) · Reference
  President Young had said, “If the people of the United States will let us alone for ten years we will ask no odds of them.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/the-test?lang=eng&id=p44#p44

- **The Great Commandment** — Joseph B. Wirthlin (October 2007) · Reference
  “He knew that she could see her fingernails when she held them close to her eyes, at just the right angle, and they made her smile.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/the-great-commandment?lang=eng&id=p33#p33

- **Don’t Leave for Tomorrow What You Can Do Today** — Claudio R. M. Costa (October 2007) · Alludes to
  On September 23, 1995, the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles introduced to the Church and the world a document called “The Family: A Proclamation to the World.” I quote from the paragraph which reads, “Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children.” We live in a day and age in which this counsel is indeed very important.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/don-t-leave-for-tomorrow-what-you-can-do-today?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **Sunday Will Come** — Joseph B. Wirthlin (October 2006) · Alludes to
  Of course my father said yes.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/10/sunday-will-come?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **“Come, Listen to a Prophet’s Voice”** — Virginia U. Jensen (October 1998) · Alludes to
  God’s message was never more clear and sure or safe and direct than when President Gordon B.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/10/come-listen-to-a-prophets-voice?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **Turning Hearts to the Family** — Margaret D. Nadauld (April 1998) · Alludes to
  I remember so well when that proclamation was presented.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1998/04/turning-hearts-to-the-family?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **The Family: A Proclamation to the World** — The First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (October 1995) · Alludes to
  This proclamation was read by President Gordon B.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/the-family-a-proclamation-to-the-world?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

- **Share the Unsearchable Riches of Christ** — Rex D. Pinegar (April 1973) · Alludes to
  The Lord has spoken clearly regarding this sacred responsibility and the condemnation which rests upon members of his church should we fail to keep this commandment.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/04/share-the-unsearchable-riches-of-christ?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

The Family Proclamation—Words from God

Ronald A. Rasband October 2025 Saturday Afternoon Session

Days before the September 23 general Relief Society meeting that preceded general conference, President Hinckley and his counselors met in counsel with the Relief Society General Presidency.

Alludes to High confidence
Covenants with God Strengthen, Protect, and Prepare Us for Eternal Glory

Jean B. Bingham April 2022 Women’s Session

Happiness is hollow if we exchange the blessings of eternal joy for momentary ease.

Reference Verified
Laying the Foundation of a Great Work

Steven R. Bangerter October 2018 Saturday Morning Session

President Russell M.

Reference Verified
The Plan and the Proclamation

Dallin H. Oaks October 2017 Saturday Morning Session

During this revelatory process, a proposed text was presented to the First Presidency, who oversee and promulgate Church teachings and doctrine.

Alludes to High confidence
The Joy of Redeeming the Dead

Richard G. Scott October 2012 Sunday Afternoon Session

Another journal entry reads: “The … miracle for me occurred in the Family History office of Mel Olsen, who presented me with a printout of all my known ancestral pedigrees taken from the update of the Ancestral File computerized records sent into the genealogical society.

Reference Verified
Seek Learning: You Have a Work to Do

Mary N. Cook April 2012 General Young Women Meeting

Gaining knowledge now will pay huge dividends when you become a mother.

Reference Verified
The Test

Boyd K. Packer October 2008 Sunday Afternoon Session

President Young had said, “If the people of the United States will let us alone for ten years we will ask no odds of them.”

Reference Verified
The Great Commandment

Joseph B. Wirthlin October 2007 Saturday Afternoon Session

“He knew that she could see her fingernails when she held them close to her eyes, at just the right angle, and they made her smile.

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Don’t Leave for Tomorrow What You Can Do Today

Claudio R. M. Costa October 2007 Sunday Morning Session

On September 23, 1995, the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles introduced to the Church and the world a document called “The Family: A Proclamation to the World.” I quote from the paragraph which reads, “Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children.” We live in a day and age in which this counsel is indeed very important.

Alludes to High confidence
Sunday Will Come

Joseph B. Wirthlin October 2006 Saturday Afternoon Session

Of course my father said yes.

Alludes to High confidence
“Come, Listen to a Prophet’s Voice”

Virginia U. Jensen October 1998 Saturday Morning Session

God’s message was never more clear and sure or safe and direct than when President Gordon B.

Alludes to High confidence
Turning Hearts to the Family

Margaret D. Nadauld April 1998 General Young Women Meeting

I remember so well when that proclamation was presented.

Alludes to High confidence
The Family: A Proclamation to the World

The First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints October 1995 General Relief Society Meeting

This proclamation was read by President Gordon B.

Alludes to High confidence
Share the Unsearchable Riches of Christ

Rex D. Pinegar April 1973 Saturday Afternoon Session

The Lord has spoken clearly regarding this sacred responsibility and the condemnation which rests upon members of his church should we fail to keep this commandment.

Alludes to High confidence

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