Kolob is a star or planet described in the Book of Abraham, a sacred text of the Latter Day Saint movement. Several Latter Day Saint denominations claim that the Book of Abraham was translated from an Egyptian papyrus scroll by Joseph Smith, the founder of the movement.

Nov 25, 2017 · Kolob is the star that governs all the others. We first learn about Kolob in Abraham 3:2-3, when Abraham sees it in a vision through the Urim and Thummim.

Feb 5, 2024 · The Broadway musical “The Book of Mormon” and several prime-time television shows over the last few years have done their best to make fun of the Mormon belief that God lives on a planet far, far away, named Kolob.

The star nearest the throne of God (Abr. 3:2–3, 9). Abraham saw Kolob and the stars, Abr. 3:2–18. The Lord’s time is reckoned according to the time of Kolob, Abr. 3:4, 9 (Abr. 5:13).

Sep 29, 2018 · In Mormonism, Kolob is either a planet or a star that is thought to be the closest heavenly body to the throne of God. Because of its location, it is thought to be one of the most important and holy places in the universe.

May 5, 2022 · Kolob is a term found within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, only in the Pearl of Great Price in the Book of Abraham. Abraham learns of Kolob through revelation.

Kolob is a celestial body mentioned in the Book of Abraham and in Facsimile 2.[1] It is a star or planet,[2] a "great" and "governing" celestial object,[3] is "near unto" God and "nigh unto the throne of God,"[4] was used to tell relative time,[5] and was associated with creation.[6]

Abraham’s revelation concerning Kolob and stars, Abr. 3:2–18. the Lord’s time is reckoned according to time of Kolob, Abr. 3:4, 9 (5:13). Kolob is set nigh unto God’s throne, to govern planets, Abr. 3:9.

Kolob. Described as a star or planet nearest to the residence of God. It is near Kolob where God resides and where all humans live until they take human form here on earth.

Kolob: A celestial entity central to LDS theology, symbolizing divine hierarchy and eternal progression in Mormon belief.