Persecutor of Joseph Smith Struck with Cholera and Dies

Wilford Woodruff recorded the following account:

"A certain man took a stand against Joseph and endeavored to bring persecution on him. Joseph went to God and laid the matter before Him, asking to be delivered out of the hands and power of that wicked man. Joseph knew the voice of the Spirit when it spoke to him. After offering up his prayer, the whispering of the still small voice came to him saying, 'Wait with patience.'

The next day that man was taken sick with cholera, and died in a few hours."