Cultural: When Lamoni is converted, he immediately thinks of reporting to his father. However, this is not simply filial respect, but a political obligation. Lamoni’s father is also a king, and the land of Nephi is firmly in the hands of Lamanites. However, as we may remember, the particular “flavor” of Lamanites in the land of Nephi are those who are descended from the Nephites who changed their political alliances and drove Mosiah I out of the city of Nephi to Zarahemla. Although that occasion is now over 100 years old, it would still be remembered that the Nephites from Zarahemla would be particular enemies of the people in Nephi. With no greater preparation that the arrival in the land of Nephi with Lamoni, it would not be surprising that Ammon’s life would be in danger. Other events were required to prepare for the preaching in the land of Nephi.