The Nephite trialgoers were the people present at the trial of Nephi, the son of Helaman, after Nephi was seized and brought before the multitude. The judges accused Nephi of conspiring to murder the chief judge Seezoram so that he could declare the death and convert the people to his prophetic claims, and they questioned him to find grounds to put him to death (Helaman 9:16-20). Nephi answered by giving a further sign: he directed them to Seantum, Seezoram’s brother, predicting that examination would find blood on his cloak and that he would confess to the murder. The accusers went and found it as Nephi had said, and Seantum confessed, clearing Nephi and the five men who had been imprisoned (Helaman 9:25-38).
The reactions divided. Some believed on Nephi’s words; some believed because of the testimony of the five men, who had been converted while in prison (Helaman 9:39). Some said Nephi was a prophet, and others said he was a god, since he had told them the thoughts of their hearts and identified the true murderer (Helaman 9:40-41).