King Benjamin addressed his people approximately 156 years before the coming of the resurrected Christ, and placed the name of Christ upon them. A speech with the characteristics of histories finest.

The Chiastic Segments of King Benjamin's Discourse

And each segment is also a chiasmus – to see this, just click on the segment number.

Section I (2:9-28) All are Indebted to God Subjects of a righteous king No eternal rewards for service The relationship between God and man Announcement of Mosiah to be King
	Section II (2:31-41) The Consequences of Obedience or Disobedience What is sin? The results of a rebellious life O remember, remember that these things are true.
		Section III (3:2-3:10) The Angel's Testimony of Christ Testimony of the mission of Christ The death of the Messiah prophesied
			Section IV (3:11-27) Sanctification by the Atonement of Christ How man can obtain the blessings of the atonement
		Section V (4:1-12) Benjamin's Testimony of God's Goodness The people fall to the ground as if dead Testimony of greatness and goodness of God
	Section VI (4:13-30) Righteous Behavior of the Redeemed The results of a Spirit filled life What is righteousness? And now, O man, remember and perish not.
Section VII (5:6-15) The Sons and Daughters of God Subject of the Heavenly King The content an significance of the covenant between man and God Why then should we serve? Coronation of Mosiah as king