Laman's reaction to Nephi in Laban's garb is yet another testament to the general effectiveness of the disguise for Nephi. Not only did Zoram make the assumption that it was Laban, but Laman did also. Laman's supposition that the person approaching in Laban's armor was actually Laban was bolstered by Laban's threats against Laman, and Laman's inability to succeed in collecting the brass plates. Doubtless Laman had little confidence in Nephi's ability to accomplish what Laman had failed to do.