 a very common phrase that we see a lot in the Old Testament about keeping commandments and the fact that if people rely on the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, they'll be okay. And that's what verse 2 says. But he uses some words to probably grab not only Helaman's attention, but our attention in verse 3. And now, my son Helaman, behold thou art in thy youth, and therefore I beseech of thee that thou will hear my words and learn of me. For I do know that