“Chief Judge”
The plight of the Church seemed to dictate to Alma that he needed to focus his efforts and his strength where they could be of greatest benefit- on the spiritual well-being of society. Inasmuch as the Nephite society was governed by the voice of the people, it appears that Alma made to the people a recommendation for his replacement and then sought their voice in the matter. They sustained Nephihah as the second governor or chief judge, while Alma continued and intensified his priestly labors.