Alma 22:20-23

Brant Gardner

There are clear parallels between the story of Ammon and Lamoni and Aaron and Lamoni’s father. However, they are not exactly parallel, for this queen cannot be pacified. Even though those who had witnessed what had happened to the overking were in fear of Aaron and his brothers, the queen is adamant that the Nephites should be killed.

The solution, however, is similar. The king was awakened from the spiritual trance in which he had fallen. As with Lamoni, upon rising from his trance, his father also let his conversion be known. The details are not given, but the result was the same. Many were also converted, including his whole household, which we may presume included his wife, the queen.

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