“The Lamanites Saw That Antipus Had Received a Greater Strength to His Army”

Ammoron receives intelligence that Antipus has been reinforced. We may surmise that his spies were watching from a distance, and from such a distance it would be impossible to tell the age and battle-readiness of Helaman’s troops. We may also surmise that Ammoron’s forces were also somewhat depleted if the addition of the two thousand was enough to tip the balance. Ammoron apparently decides to wait and gain strength rather than attack. This gives both the men of Antipus and Helaman to do the same. At this point, Helaman’s army has been important without even raising a weapon. Their mere arrival bought much needed time.

“The Lamanites Saw That Antipus Had Received a Greater Strength to His Army”

Ammoron receives intelligence that Antipus has been reinforced. We may surmise that his spies were watching from a distance, and from such a distance it would be impossible to tell the age and battle-readiness of Helaman’s troops. We may also surmise that Ammoron’s forces were also somewhat depleted if the addition of the two thousand was enough to tip the balance. Ammoron apparently decides to wait and gain strength rather than attack. This gives both the men of Antipus and Helaman to do the same. At this point, Helaman’s army has been important without even raising a weapon. Their mere arrival bought much needed time.