Mulek (/ ˈ m j uː l ɛ k /), [1] according to the Book of Mormon, was the only surviving son of Zedekiah, the last King of Judah, after the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem. The Book of Mormon states that after escaping from Judah, Mulek traveled to the Americas and established a civilization there.

May 27, 2011 · Mulek, a Book of Mormon character, son of Zedekiah, escaped the sack of Jerusalem (587 B.C.) and went with others to a place in the Western Hemisphere that they called the land of Mulek (Hel. 6:10). Later a region was named …

The Bible records that all the sons of Zedekiah were slain (2 Kgs. 25:7), but the Book of Mormon clarifies that Mulek survived (Hel. 8:21). Zarahemla was a descendant of Mulek, Mosiah 25:2. The people of Mulek joined the Nephites, Mosiah 25:13. …

Critics of the Book of Mormon argue that it contradicts the Bible when it states that one of King Zedekiah's sons (Mulek) escaped and came to the Americas. The story of Mulek actually adds significant evidence to the authenticity of the Book of Mormon. This information gives insight into the Bible and strength to Joseph Smith's testimony.

Biblical scholarship now bears out this Book of Mormon claim: King Zedekiah had a son named Mulek. In the summer of 586 B.C., when the troops of King Nebuchadrezzar breached the walls of Jerusalem, King Zedekiah of Judah and a large company of …

According to the Book of Mormon, a son of King Zedekiah named Mulek escaped the destruction of Jerusalem by Babylon and fled with others to the New World. Bible students have traditionally assumed that all of Zedekiah's sons were killed, so the Book of Mormon account goes against "common knowledge."

Sep 20, 2024 · Helming a replica of a Phoenician vessel from 700 BC in 2019, an ex–naval officer was able to cross the Atlantic. In addition, evidence suggests Mulek may have traveled by a Phoenician ship.

MULEK was the son of Z EDEKIAH (Helaman 6:10, 8:21), the king in J ERUSALEM when L EHI left. [3] It is very tempting to read MULEK as a shortened form, perhaps a hypocoristicon, of a longer name.

Mulek is recognized within the narrative of the Book of Mormon as the lone surviving son of Zedekiah, who was the last king of Judah before the Babylonian conquest.

Mulek—son of Jewish king Zedekiah 1 [c. 589 B.C.] Zarahemla a descendant of Mulek , Mosiah 25:2 . son of Zedekiah 1 was brought into land north, Hel. 6:10 .