Revelations

Reynolds Cahoon — Revelation Concerning Personal Inheritance and Duty

Published August 31, 2026 at 7:09 AM

1830s · 1833
Kirtland, Ohio
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In 1833, Joseph Smith received a specific, uncanonized revelation directed to Reynolds Cahoon. The revelation provided divine instruction regarding Cahoon's personal inheritance and his duties in Kirtland, specifically rebuking him for not being diligent in building his house as previously commanded for the work of the ministry. Cahoon's reaction was noted as a spiritual triumph; he 'acknowledged that it was verily so and expressed much humility,' accepting the rebuke as a genuine communication from God and immediately adjusting his course to align with the divine will.

Sources & References

A Revelation to Reynolds Cahoon, BYU Religious Studies Center (https://rsc.byu.edu/joseph-smiths-uncanonized-revelations/revelation-reynolds-cahoon) (research confidence: high)

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