In the Book of Mormon, the oldest son of Lehi and Sariah and the oldest brother of Nephi (1 Ne. 2: 5). Laman generally chose to do evil instead of good.

Laman murmured against his father, 1 Ne. 2: 11-12. Rebelled against his righteous brother Nephi, 1 Ne. 7: 6 (1 Ne. 3: 28-29). Did not partake of the fruit of tree of life in Lehi's vision, 1 Ne. 8: 35-36. A curse came upon Laman and his followers, 2 Ne. 5: 21 (Alma 3: 7).