3 And my father also was killed by them, and I even remain alone to write the sad tale of the destruction of my people. But behold, they are gone, and I fulfill the commandment of my father. And whether they will slay me, I know not.
This could be the opening line of a novel. It's so sad, powerful, owning up to the reality of the situation...
4 Therefore I will write and hide up the records in the earth; and whither I go it mattereth not.
This is depressing. It doesn't matter where he goes because there is no one left and evil all around. You really get a feel for the situation.
5 Behold, my father hath made this record, and he hath written the intent thereof. And behold, I would write it also if I had room upon the plates, but I have not; and ore I have none, for I am alone. My father hath been slain in battle, and all my kinsfolk, and I have not friends nor whither to go; and how long the Lord will suffer that I may live I know not.
I know he just had been through a miserable beyond words time, but this verse sounds off to me. I'd rather die than live through this... It seems like he lost hope completely and that's the saddest part.
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