Enos 1:10 and Alma 37:28 in the Book of Mormon speak of "a curse upon this land." Some have wondered why the wording depicts the land rather than the people themselves being curses. Richardson, Richardson and Bentley note that this was an authentic idiomatic expression in ancient times. It meant that those who dwell in certain lands would be cursed if they refuse to obey the commandments of the Lord, and will be blessed if they obey. (Nibley, Abraham in Egypt, pp. 189 and 214) [Allen H. Richardson, David E. Richardson and Anthony E. Bentley, 1000 Evidences for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Part Two-A Voice from the Dust: 500 Evidences in Support of the Book of Mormon, p. 284] [See the commentary on Enos 1:10]