As Ammon, together with Lamoni, was strengthening the Church in the Land of Ishmael by adding those who believed in their words to its numbers, Aaron and his brethren left the Saints in the newly established Church in Middoni into the care of the priests and teachers whom they had undoubtedly ordained there. Aaron was guided by the Holy Spirit's promptings to go to the Land of Nephi where Lamoni's father, who reigned as king over all the Lamanites except those who dwelt in Ishmael, lived. Aaron was even led to the house of the king, himself.
Unafraid, but nevertheless fearful that the king would not receive them, Aaron and his companions, with great trepidation, approached his royal highness. We imagine that they were not dismayed by the splendor of the king's court for Aaron's father also was a king; neither were they overcome by his many servants. When they were ushered into the king's presence, they said: "Behold, O King, we are the brethren of Ammon, whom thou hast delivered out of prison."
Aaron, in respect for the exalted ruler's dignity, bowed before him and offered to be his servant. He also pledged his brethren's fealty.
Like Lamoni, who was now the supreme ruler in the Land of Ishmael, did unto Ammon, his father who reigned in Lehi-Nephi, did unto Aaron and his brethren. The aged king not only granted their lives to the missionaries, but also, for reasons known only unto himself, refused to let them serve him as bondmen.
However, subsequent to his meeting with Ammon, as the king journeyed to the Land of Middoni, the king was troubled in his heart because "of the generosity and the greatness of the words of" Ammon. The king wanted Aaron to explain the meaning of Ammon's words. He also desired of Aaron to know why Ammon had not come with his brethren to visit him as the king had requested him so to do. The king, because of Ammon's absence, grew more perplexed than ever, but he was firm in his determination that Aaron and his companions should abide with him and thereby minister unto him the things whereof Ammon spoke.
Aaron, seeking to comfort the old king and to assuage any misgivings he might have, explained the reason why Ammon was not with them. "Behold," Aaron said, "the Spirit of the Lord has called him another way." Aaron assured the old monarch that Ammon was with the latter's son, Lamoni, in the Land of Middoni, teaching the people there all things pertaining to righteousness.