Why does Aaron begin with this question? The Amalekite has asked why Aaron thinks they need to repent. Ironically, this question was Zeezrom’s, asked of Alma and Amulek, in Ammonihah (Alma 11:32–34). Nevertheless, it is not a mistake. Aaron has gone to the heart of erroneous Nehorite theology, which denies the doctrine of the Atoning Messiah.