Hill Ephraim was a location of considerable importance during the Jaredite era, known particularly for its resources that could be utilized in metallurgy. This hill was the site where Shule, in his efforts to support the cause of reclaiming his father’s kingdom, extracted ore to forge steel swords. The process involved smelting the ore found within the hill, signifying the availability of iron or other metal deposits necessary for the production of such weaponry. The swords crafted from the hill’s resources were instrumental for arming those loyal to Shule in his military campaign against his brother Corihor. Owing to this strategic move and the subsequent arming of his followers, Shule was successful in returning to the city of Nehor and challenging Corihor for control, ultimately leading to his re-establishment of his father Kib as the monarch (Ether 7:9). The hill, thereby, served not merely as a geological feature but played a pivotal role in the power dynamics and warfare of the Jaredite civilization.