A Hebrew prophet in Jerusalem around 600 B.C. who led his family and followers across the sea to a Promised Land. His family included his wife Sariah, sons Laman, Lemuel, Sam, Nephi, Jacob and Joseph as well as unnamed daughters. He sent his sons to get the brass plates, found the Liahona and had many visions including the vision of the Tree of Life.  

1 Nephi - 2 Nephi 4