[6] He sees and prophesies many things but the people reject his teachings because they refuse to believe what they have not seen for themselves.

He is later sent by the Lord to prophesy to King Coriantumr that he and his family can be saved if they will repent, but is again rejected.

[7] At the end of his record, Ether reflects on whether he will be translated to heaven or die like a normal man.

[8] According to Daniel H. Ludlow, it is not clear whether or not the Jaredites were commanded by the Lord to practice polygamy.

The following evidences have been cited which might indicate that they did practice polygamy:[9] Ether 9:15–35 shows a pattern repeated many times in the Book of Mormon:[10] The Jaredites were able to be wealthy and remain righteous for more than 100 years (see v.