The Two Josephs: One Began It… One Will Finish It --- 2 Nephi 3

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✨ The Two Josephs: One Began It… One Will Finish It

🪶 “A choice seer will I raise up out of the fruit of thy loins… his name shall be Joseph, and it shall be after the name of his father.”
—2 Nephi 3:7, 15

🌱 A Promise from Joseph of Egypt

In 2 Nephi 3, the prophet Lehi quotes the words of Joseph of Egypt—spoken thousands of years earlier. Joseph foresaw a future day when:

  • A great seer would arise from among his descendants

  • He would be named Joseph

  • His father would also be named Joseph

  • He would be like Moses, delivering God's word and gathering scattered Israel

📖 “And he shall do a work for the fruit of thy loins… bringing them to the knowledge of the covenants…”
(2 Nephi 3:7)

🔨 Joseph Smith: The Beginning of the Work

Most Latter-day Saints recognize this as a prophecy about Joseph Smith, and rightly so. He:

  • Was a seer, named Joseph, son of Joseph

  • Brought forth the Book of Mormon

  • Spoke with God and angels

  • Restored ordinances and scripture

But even Joseph Smith said:

“I am laying the foundation, and another will come to bring it to completion.”

🔥 President Kimball’s Vision of a Lamanite Prophet

President Spencer W. Kimball, speaking in the 1970s, prophesied boldly:

  • A Lamanite prophet would arise in the last days

  • He would be mighty in spirit and gather his people to Christ

  • The time would come when the remnant of Joseph would lead Zion

This was taught openly… until it wasn’t.

Later versions of Church manuals began removing references to this future Lamanite prophet. Even the chapter headings in the Book of Mormon changed.

🧾 Yes, They Changed It

Earlier LDS editions of the Book of Mormon does not reference Joseph Smith as being this Joseph.

🌾 Nemenhah Records: The Work Is Not Finished

The Nemenhah speak of this same promise. They honor Joseph Smith but also warn:

“Those who received the Restoration turned from the fullness… Yet the Lord used them for a time, for they were industrious and organized. But another shall yet come…”
—Tsihohnayah Chapter 14

They teach of:

  • A Peculiar Prophet to come from among the remnant

  • A future seer who walks in the fullness of the Spirit

  • A completion of the Lord’s great latter-day work

📖 “He shall be of the fruit of thy loins… and shall be esteemed highly among the fruit of thy loins.”
(2 Nephi 3:7)

🛠️ The Two Josephs Side by Side

Prophetic RoleFulfillment
First Joseph – Joseph SmithNamed Joseph, son of Joseph; translated the Book of Mormon; restored the Church
Second Joseph – Yet to comeFrom the remnant of Joseph (Lamanite); completes the work, gathers Zion

🕊️ What This Means for Us

• The prophecy of 2 Nephi 3 is not just past—it’s present and future
• We honor the first Joseph… but look for the second
• Zion will be led by the remnant of Joseph, as prophesied
• The Lord’s promises are not forgotten, even if edited by men

🔎 Want to Study More?

Here are some resources and scripture for your own seeking:

  • 📖 2 Nephi 3 (whole chapter)

  • 📖 Tsihohnayah Chapter 14 (Nemenhah Records)

  • 📖 JST Genesis 50 (Joseph of Egypt’s prophecy)

  • 📖 Ether 4–5 (about future seer and the remnant)

  • 🗣️ President Spencer W. Kimball, Of Royal Blood, Ensign July 1971

  • 🕯️ Joseph Smith's teaching: “I am laying the foundation…” (History of the Church 6:364)

🐾 Final Thought

Jesus Himself was from the line of Joseph through Mary.
The last-day work will also come through Joseph.
From Joseph, to Joseph, to Zion.

Be watching.
Be ready.
Another is coming.

Comments

  1. Nephite NeophyteJuly 2, 2025 at 9:19 PM

    Forgive me, but out of habit I’m inclined to find the source of every attributed quote of Joseph; would you oblige to give me reference for “I am laying the foundation, and another will come to bring it to completion.” Would appreciate it thanks!

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