“Teancum Did Gain Advantage Over the Lamanites”

Brant Gardner

Teancum and his well-trained warriors surprise the Lamanites. Both sides retire for the night to regroup and rest. Although Mormon writes that Teancum and his army “did gain advantage over the Lamanites,” it is not clear what advantage was gained. Neither side appears to have a clear victory. Either the source text or Mormon probably added the positive spin to an engagement that appears to have been inconclusive.

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

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