of the Jaredite race. He, with others, was offered the kingly authority by the people, but refused that honor. His name is only once mentioned in the Book of Mormon (Ether, 6:14).
JARED. The founder of the Jaredite race. He was apparently, one of those engaged in the building of the Tower of Babel. It is presumable that he was a descendant of Shem, as he, and most certainly his brother, held the holy priesthood. We are inclined to believe, from the brief narrative in the Book of Ether, that Jared's brother was the leading spirit of the colony that accompanied these brothers on their toilsome journey to this continent. Of Jared's private character we are told but little, but he appears to have been more conservative, more pliable and less energetic than his brother. The race was named after him, we presume, because one of his sons, Orihah, became its first king, and Jared's thus became the royal family. Jared had four sons and eight daughters: the names of his sons were Jacom, Gilgah, Mahah, and Orihah. Jared lived to a great age. He died and was buried in the land of Moron. (For particulars of the journey of Jared and his people see Jared, Brother of.)
JARED. One of the most unscrupulous and bloodthirsty of the ancient Jaredites. In early life he rose in rebellion against Omer, his father, eventually dethroned him, and held him a captive for many years, while he (Jared) occupied the throne. Some of Omer's younger sons, incensed at the treatment to which their father was subjected, raised an army and totally routed the forces of the usurper. Jared was taken prisoner and only saved his life by humble submission to his father. At first he kept his promise, but his ambition would not remain dormant. He sighed and wearied for the kingly authority, until his unrest became marked by all. He had a daughter
