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Book of Mormon Commentary
Alma Chapter 23
The trouble with the dissenters had interfered with Moroni's preparation to fight the Lamanites.
Not only did Amalickiah take the city of Moroni, but also the cities of Nephihah, Lehi, Morianton,
Omner, Gid, and Mulek. All of these were strongly fortified and afforded the Lamanites good
strongholds (32, 33). Amalickiah "marched to the borders of' the land Bountiful, driving the
Nephites before them, and slaying many" (34). Here he was met by Teancum and turned back.
Alma 23:37 But behold, he met with a disappointment, by being repulsed by Teancum and his men, for
they were great warriors: for every man of Teancum did exceed the Lamanites in their strength, and in
their skill of war, insomuch that they did gain advantage over the Lamanites.
Here they gained an ad- vantage over the Lamanites and "did slay them even until it was dark"
(38).
Taking a servant with him at night, Teancum entered Amalickiah's camp, found his tent, and while
he slept from exhaustion, put a javelin through his heart.
Then Teancum returned to his own camp without disturbing the Lamanites. ..He awoke his own
men and told them the news. He "caused that his armies should stand in readiness" for a
counterattack (43).