- Alma speaks to his son Helaman, asks him if he believes in Jesus Christ, and asks whether he is committed to keeping Alma’s commandments to record Alma’s prophecies.
- Alma prophesies to Helaman that the Nephites will experience wars, pestilence, and eventual extermination.
- Alma blesses his sons, and blesses the earth for the righteous’ sake.
- Alma offers the custodial responsibility of the Nephite records to Nephihah, the chief judge, but Nephihah declines, so Alma gives the records to his son Helaman.
- Alma blesses the church, and leaves the land of Zarahemla—he is never seen again.
- Alma is possibly translated, or buried by the hand of God, like Moses was.