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In the [[Book of Mormon]], '''Jacob''' ([[Hebrew languages|Hebrew]] '''&#1497;&#1506;&#1511;&#1489;''' '''Ya&#703;&#259;q&#333;&#7687;''' "Holder of the heel; supplanter") is a younger brother of the prophet [[Nephi]], and becomes the prophet himself after Nephi's death.  The [[Book of Jacob]] is written by him.

== Early life ==
According to the "[[First Book of Nephi]]", Jacob's father, [[Lehi]] recieved a revelation that he was to leave with his family to avoid the imminent destruction of Jerusalem around 600 BC.  Being obedient, Lehi left with his wife, [[Sariah]], and his sons, [[Laman]], [[Lemuel]], [[Sam]].  While in the wilderness, Jacob and [[Joseph]] were born.  Jacob and his family eventually travelled to the Americas via boat constructed by his brother, Nephi.  Jacob went on to be a righteous leader, and succeeded Nephi as prophet.  Jacob is the author of the [[Book of Jacob]] in the [[Book of Mormon]].

== Spiritual Teachings ==
Jacob taught many things to the ancient [[Nephites]].  Among them was the Parable of the Olive Tree, which talked of the scattering and gathering of Israel.  He also taught that polygamy was not to be practiced by the Nephites, unless directed by God via revelation.

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