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Book of Mormon Commentary
Alma Chapter 29
Alma 29:31 Now it came to pass that many of the Lamanites who were prisoners, were desirous to join
the people of Ammon, and become a free people.
This request was granted, and as soon as they reached the land of Jershon they began "to labor
exceeding, tilling the ground, raising all manner of grain, and flocks, and herds" (32). This was
quite a transformation, for not only had they been warriors but as Lamanites they had not lived by
agricultural pursuits.
When the city of Nephihah fell, the released prisoners strengthened the Nephite army, while the
Lamanites lost much strength. Taking advantage of this situation, Moroni followed the fleeing
Lamanites to the land of Lehi and then went on to the land of Moroni. Here he found all the
Lamanites gathered under Ammoron, king of the Lamanites (35-38).
PEACE ESTABLISHED IN ALL THE LAND, VER. 39-63
Alma 29:42 And it came to pass that Teancum in his anger did go forth into the camp of the Lamanites,
and did let himself down over the walls of the city.
Both the Lamanite and Nephite armies had become exhausted by their speedy march, and when
nightfall came wanted nothing so much as rest.
One exception was Teancum, who blamed Ammoron and Amalickiah, Nephite dissenters, for all
this bloodshed. He had slain the latter in his sleep as his army camped near the borders of the land
Bountiful. He resolved to dispatch Ammoron in like manner. He found his tent and cast his javelin
through Ammoron's heart. However, the king awakened his servant before he died. The servant
spread the alarm, and Teancum was pursued and slain (42-44). Lehi and Moroni "were exceeding
sorrowful: for behold, he had been a man who had fought valiantly for his country, yea, a true
friend to liberty" (45).
Alma 29:47 Now it came to pass that Moroni marched forth on the morrow, and came upon the
Lamanites, insomuch that they did slay them with a great slaughter; and they did drive them out of the
land: and they did flee, even that they did not return at that time against the Nephites.
The Lamanites had had enough of war after that decisive battle, and stayed in their own land.
Moroni fortified the borders "which were most exposed to the Lamanites," then he and Helaman
returned to their homes in Zarahemla, "and there was once more peace established among the
people of Nephi" (52).
"Moroni yielded up the command of his armies into the hands of his son Moronihah," and Pahoran
returned "to his judgment seat," while Helaman and his brethren set out on preaching missions
"unto the convincing of many people of their wickedness, which did cause them to repent of their
sins, and to be baptized" (55).
Alma 29:56 And it came to pass that they did establish again the church of God, throughout all the land;
yea, and regulations were made concerning the law.