“The Amalekites and the Amulonites”

Brant Gardner

Mosiah 23:39 recorded that Amulon had been made king of the land of Helam, the city founded by Alma1 and his people after they had fled from Lehi-Nephi. It is therefore not surprising that Amulonites still inhabit Helam. They also live in Jerusalem, both locations that have had a continuous existence from their founding until to this point in time and all with a strong Amulonite presence, though many residents are designated Lamanites. All of the occupants of these cities are influenced by the Amulonite hatred against the Nephites. The sons of Mosiah found missionary success in other cities but not in those dominated by the descendants of Noah’s priests; in fact, they meet with fierce enmity. There is no enemy like the one who was once a brother.

Second Witness: Analytical & Contextual Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 4

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