Gid and the Prisoners

Prisoner Revolt

Alma 57:30–31
As Gid and his men escort the Lamanite prisoners back to Zarahemla, they meet some Nephite spies who warn them of approaching Lamanite troops.
Alma 57:32
When the prisoners hear that more Lamanites are coming, they are emboldened, and start a revolt.
Alma 57:33
In order to contain the revolt, the prisoner escorts kill a large number of prisoners, and the remaining prisoners escape.
Alma 57:34
Gid turns around to chase the escaped prisoners, and in his pursuit runs into Helaman’s army, which is being attacked by the additional Lamanites.
Alma 57:35
Gid recognizes the providence of God.