And it came to pass that when I, Nephi, had spoken these words unto my brethren, they were angry with me. [i]2126[/i] And it came to pass that they did lay their hands upon me, for behold, they were exceedingly wroth, and they did bind me with cords, [i]2127[/i] for they sought to take away my life, that they might leave me in the wilderness to be devoured by wild beasts.