2 Nephi 9:1-2

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1 And now, my beloved brethren, I have read these things that ye might know concerning the covenants of the Lord that he has covenanted with all the house of Israel—

2 That he has spoken unto the Jews, by the mouth of his holy prophets, even from the beginning down, from generation to generation, until the time comes that they shall be restored to the true church and fold of God; when they shall be gathered home to the lands of their inheritance, and shall be established in all their lands of promise.

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Stakes were organized first in the United States in the more concentrated areas, but the Lord made known that other places should be appointed for stakes in the regions round about. Then he indicated that when the time comes that there is no more room for them in the more settled areas, that stakes shall be organized in overseas areas….

Migration to America is not necessary any longer. There are temples available to most of the people. The Church leaders from the headquarters of the Church are visiting the various countries. The area conferences, such as this one, are being held periodically in the populous areas of the Church. (CR, Stockholm Sweden Area Conference, 1974, pp. 5-6.)

Elder Bruce R. McConkie put it this way: “The place of gathering for the Mexican Saints is in Mexico; the place of gathering for the Guatemalan Saints is in Guatemala; the place of gathering for the Brazilian Saints is in Brazil; and so it goes throughout the length and breadth of the whole earth. Japan is for the Japanese; Korea is for the Koreans; Australia is for the Australians; every nation is the gathering place for its own people.” (Cited in Harold B. Lee, “Strengthen the Stakes of Zion,” Ensign, July, 1973, p. 5)

Spencer W. Kimball

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What do you think is meant by "spoken unto the Jews, ... even from the beginning"? To wit, many of the prophets in the Bible were not Jews (Abraham being a prime example, being the grandfather of Judah). I have often thought this was a great 'anti-' verse, except the anti-s don't understand the concept of pre-Israelite, Israelite, Jew, and other tribes, so the subtle nuance would be lost.