This is the land and city of Shem. The land of Shem is northward of the land of Jashon.
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MORMON 1:48 [2:20]: And it came to pass that we were driven forth until we had come northward to the land which was called Shem.
Commentary: This verse references the places of Jashon and Shem. The term 'we' refers to Mormon and the Nephites. The Lamanites were driving from the south, so the land of Shem is northward of the land of Jashon.
MORMON 1:49 [2:21]: And it came to pass that we did fortify the city of Shem, and we did gather in our people as much as it were possible, that perhaps we might save them from destruction.
Commentary: This verse references the place of Shem. Mormon 1:48 [2:20] and this verse confirm the practice of having a city in the land with the same name as the land.
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