Chapter 26

The People of Ammon

The sons of Mosiah taught the gospel to the Lamanites. Thousands of Lamanites repented and joined the Church.

Alma 23:4–5

Those Lamanites who joined the Church called themselves Anti-Nephi-Lehies, or the people of Ammon. They were good, hardworking people.

Alma 23:17–18; 27:26

The Lamanites who did not repent were angry with the people of Ammon and prepared to fight them.

Alma 24:1–2

The people of Ammon knew that the wicked Lamanites would come to kill them but decided not to fight back. They had repented of killing.

Alma 24:5–6

They buried their weapons deep in the ground and promised God they would never kill again.

Alma 24:17–18

When the wicked Lamanites came and began killing them, they bowed to the ground and prayed.

Alma 24:21

Seeing that the people of Ammon would not fight back, many of the wicked Lamanites stopped killing them.

Alma 24:23–24

The Lamanites were sorry that they had killed. They threw down their weapons and joined the people of Ammon. They would not fight anymore.

Alma 24:24–27

More Lamanites came to kill the people of Ammon. They still would not fight back, and many were killed.

Alma 27:2–3

Not wanting the people he loved to be destroyed, Ammon prayed for help. The Lord told him to take his people and leave the land.

Alma 27:4–5, 10–12

The Nephites in Zarahemla gave Ammon and his people the land of Jershon and protected them. They became friends.

Alma 27:22–23