about him, or perhaps it was simply the way with which he faced the adversities which came into his life in such a straightforward, ‘square-to-the world’ way. Whatever the reason, Abinadi was and is special. His life, lived so long ago, still has the power to excite the mind and cause the pulse to pound.” Comparison to King Benjamin According to Todd Parker, there are many similarities between the speeches of King Benjamin and Abinadi. God himself shall come down (; ). He will work mighty miracles (; ). He will suffer temptation (; ). He will be called Jesus Christ, the Son of God (Mosiah 3:7,8; 15:2,21). He is the Father of heaven and earth (Mosiah 3:8; 15:4). He will bring salvation (Mosiah 3:9; 15:1). He will be scourged and crucified (Mosiah 3:9; 15:8). He will overcome death (Mosiah 3:10; 15:8). He will do these things that men can be judged (Mosiah 3:10; 15:9). His atonement redeems those who have ignorantly sinned (Mosiah 3:11; 15:24). Those who willfully rebel are not redeemed (Mosiah 3:12; 15:26). All prophets declare this message (Mosiah 3:13; 16:6). Prophets spoke as if he had already come (Mosiah 3:13; 16:6). Because Israel was stiffnecked, a law was given them (Mosiah 3:14;13:29). The law included types of things to come (Mosiah 3:15; 15:11). Prophets spake concerning his coming (Mosiah 3:15; 15:11).. Israel hardened their hearts against the prophets (Mosiah 3:15; 13:32). Law of Moses is ineffectual without the atonement (Mosiah 3:15; 13:28). The atonement provides eternal life for little children (Mosiah 3:16; 15:25). Salvation is in Christ. There is no other way (Mosiah 3:17; 16:13). The natural man is an enemy to God (Mosiah 3:19; 16:5). The knowledge of a Savior shall spread to every nation (Mosiah 3:20; 15:28). Receiving this message makes one accountable (Mosiah 3:22; 16:12). Every man will be judged according to his works (Mosiah 3:24; 16:10). Prophets' words stand as a testimony (Mosiah 3:24; 17:10). Type of Christ According to Jeffrey R. Holland, Abinadi is a type of Christ. See also Book of Mosiah Linguistics and the Book of Mormon List of Book of Mormon people References Further reading Book of Mormon prophets