“In Number About Four Hundred and Fifty Souls”

Joseph F. McConkie, Robert L. Millet
Exactly how long Alma preached in the forest of Mormon we are unable to say. It was undoubtedly for several months, and may have been for as long as two years (see approximate chronology in newer editions of the Book of Mormon).

Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 2

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