Moroni abridged the records of the Jaredites. They came from Babylon at a time of language confusion of language due to the people’s wickedness and building the tower of Babel. God guided them to ancient America where they established a nation that existed for approximately 1500 years. The brother of Jared or Mahonri Moriancumer was one who stood as an example of righteousness among his people, and to us today.