Small Packages

Jarom 1
The Nephites keep the law of Moses, look forward to the coming of Christ, and prosper in the land—Many prophets labor to keep them in the way of truth. Between 420 and 361 B.C.

Jarom tells us the plates he had were small. So, he had to write only the most important things. One chapter. Big things come in small packages. There's no more important message for a prophet to give, than to testify of the Messiah. All things pointing to Him. I like how he adds that their kings and leaders are righteous men. They were able to protect their people, because they relied on guidance from the Lord.

An interesting sidenote, is the space dedicated to seemingly secular things. Such as their wealth, details about their weapons, buildings, etc. Are these mentioned as proofs to support the Book or Mormon from an anthropological point of view? Or maybe just to show that they were instructed in a very specific way by the Lord, and these items are witnesses of that? I'm not sure. But very cool either way.