Here are my explorations of 1 Nephi 4:1-18, discussing the Exodus typology in 1 Nephi 4, the sword of Laban, and the problematic aspects of the Slaying of Laban
1- Detailed notes and bibliography. BOM 01c 1 Nephi 4a
2- Video on Youtube.
3- Audio podcast on TalkShoe. (Look in the most recent (top) file in the “Past Episodes” section at the bottom.)