The king, Anti-Nephi-Lehi, is seldom talked about or discussed. We see in this chapter that he is the moral and spiritual leader of his people, as well as the king. Apparently, he is respected enough that the people are willing to be called by his name. He articulates the argument for laying down their swords with the covenant to shed innocent blood no more. Remarkably, the people seem to agree with his argument wholeheartedly. All we know of him can be found in this chapter, but his speech to his people (verses 7-16) demonstrates a spirit of gratitude, repentance and revelation.