There is wickedness among the Nephites, but it is in those who desire privileged positions. Moroni is not recounting this history because Pahoran has forgotten it, but because Moroni is accusing Pahoran of becoming one of those who hunger for power. The kingmen nearly weakened the Nephite nation at the beginning of this war, and Moroni is subtly suggesting that Pahoran’s actions are in the same category, and for the same reasons.