“We may conceive that Pahoran sent his request to Moroni for aid not without a prayer to Him Whose servant he was … .
“Pahoran did not ask for help without giving his plans considerable thought. He had them already mapped out, probably inspired and in righteousness formulated. … Together [with Moroni] they could regain possession of Zarahemla. From its well-stocked supplies they then would send Lehi and Teancum adequate food; Yea, Pahoran confidently noted to Moroni in speaking of the rebels, We will go forth against them in the strength of the Lord, and we will put an end to this great iniquity” (Reynolds and Sjodahl, Commentary on the Book of Mormon, 5:169–70) .