Arise from the dust (2 Nephi Chptr1 pt2)

Lehi continues to speak about how the land is blessed for their sake and how if they are righteous, then the land will be theirs and will be kept from other nation, but if they are wicked they will be scattered and other nation will come and take the land from them. Lehi also talks to his sons as he prepares to die.  He pleads with them to be more righteous and obey the commandments of the Lord. In the space of 5 verses or so, Lehi uses the phrase, " arise from the dust". What significance does this have? To be researched for tomorrow for sure.