1 Nephi 8:19-22

In this selection, we find out more of what Lehi sees in his dream around him. In Verse 19, we are introduced to a rod of iron that leads to the tree. It runs along the bank of the river. Verse 20 describes a path, one that is strait and narrow. (Remember that this is a different \'strāt\ than straight. This strait means strict or rigorous or it could even be a synonym for narrow.) One end of this path leads to the tree along the rod (probably on the other side of the river) and (probably the other end) leads to the head of the fountain (probably the head of the river), continuing on into a large and spacious field, as if it had been a world. (Not sure if it means just the large and spacious field or the whole terrain altogether.) Hopefully all the parentheses don't confuse you, but these are indications of my understanding of the layout. In the end it really doesn't matter, but I find it interesting to see. Notice the major differences between the two depictions.

Then Lehi describes the existance of numberless concourses of people pressing toward the path (probably from the large and spacious field). They wanted to get to the tree. Then in Verse 22, they arrive at the path and begin their journey upon it. So, what does or could the rod, tree, path, river, people, arriving to the path, walking on the path all mean? I think that we will find out later. This is the description that we have. But, I think that it is very significant.