One day, at the end of the eighth year, they came to a very beautiful and fruitful part of the country. How happy they all felt! On every side there were trees and bushes laden with choice, wild fruit. But that was not all. There was also a large number of natural bee-hives, almost all of them filled with delicious honey.
The entire company stood for a time gazing in silence on the scene before them. Then they began to gather fruit and honey, and when they had collected a good supply, they sat down and began to feast.
"This," said Nephi, "is one of the best meals we have had since we left home eight years ago."
"Isn't this honey delicious?" said Lemuel.
"It is," said his father.
That evening as they all sat in front of their tents, watching the sun go down behind the hills, Lehi said, "This is a very rich part of the country. I have been trying all day to think of a name by which to call it, and I think I have the right name at last."
"And what is the name, father dear?" asked Nephi's wife, a daughter of Ishmael.
"Bountiful," Lehi answered.
"The proper name!" they all shouted in chorus. So the place was given the name Bountiful.
After Lehi and his people had rested for a short time, they began to travel again. Nephi and Samthey were always togetherrode ahead of the company. On reaching the top of a high hill they stopped suddenly. They sat gazing for a few moments at the scene before them. Then they turned and started at a quick pace for the rest of the party.