December 4, 1831

Kirtland, Ohio
Joseph Smith received Doctrine and Covenants 72, a revelation for Church members in Kirtland who desired to know their duty.
Sources: 
Revelation, 4 December 1831—A D&C 72:1–8 
Revelation, 4 December 1831—B D&C 72:9–23 
Revelation, 4 December 1831—C D&C:24–26 
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 1:239–41
Doctrine and Covenants 72 
Joseph Smith History A1:176–178 
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