The events of this chapter are in direct fulfillment of the word of the Lord to Abinadi, Yea, wo be unto this generation! And the Lord said unto me: Stretch forth thy hand and prophesy, saying: Thus saith the Lord, it shall come to pass that this generation, because of their iniquities, shall be brought into bondage, and shall be smitten on the cheek; yea and shall be driven by men, and shall be slain (Mosiah 12:2).