Noah, a Jaredite figure, was a son of Corihor and a grandson of Kib. Known for his dissent, Noah was among the numerous offspring of Corihor, who previously had led his own rebellion against his father Kib, only to be defeated and reconciled by his younger brother Shule (Ether 7:15). Following the pattern of familial insurrections, Noah contested the rule of his uncle, King Shule, as well as his father Corihor. His actions drew away not only his brother Cohor but also other members of the family and a considerable segment of the Jaredite population.
Noah’s ambitions were initially met with success as he gained control over the land of his inheritance and established himself as a king (Ether 7:16). Determined to extend his power and overthrow Shule entirely, he engaged in further conflict. Noah managed to capture Shule and intended to execute him. However, Shule’s sons carried out a covert operation, infiltrating Noah’s household at night, slaying Noah, and liberating their father, who was then reinstated as king (Ether 7:18).
In a continuity of political turmoil, Noah’s lineage through his son Cohor maintained a divided rule over part of the kingdom, while Shule reigned over the remaining lands. Cohor’s opposition to his uncle Shule ultimately led to his own demise in battle, and his son Nimrod peacefully surrendered their domains to Shule, centralizing the Jaredite kingdom once more under a singular monarch who upheld the prophets and governed righteously unto his death. Noah’s life and demise underscore the cycles of civil strife and power struggles that frequently characterized the early Jaredite leadership (Ether 7:15-18).