The overking’s willingness to believe led him to see the answer to the question that he had asked in verse 6. He wanted to know what it meant that one could be saved upon repentance. Now he had the scriptural basis for that understanding, and, therefore, he sincerely asks: “what shall I do that I may be born of God.” There are many who may ask that question and receive an answer. In Lehi’s dream, there were those who ate of the fruit and still eventually walked away. What Lamoni’s father will demonstrate is that his question was sincere, and his willingness to do what was required was not only sincere, but strong.
Aaron informs the overking that he must pray for a remission of sins. In modern conversion processes, we would also include baptism as a requirement for the remission of sins. While the sons of Mosiah certainly understood that aspect of baptism, it is still preceded by the process of sincere repentance. Therefore, the requirement is not baptism, but a prayer which will lead to the understanding that one’s life should change.
The overking offers a prayer.