- Meanwhile, Moroni, aware that Amalickiah might have joined forces with the Lamanites, fortifies the Nephite lands with forts, walls, and banks of dirt, all in hopes of defending the cause of Christians.
- Moroni, motivated by his devotion and faith in Christ, strives to defend his God–given rights of safety, welfare, and liberty.
- Nephite war policy is to engage in defensive or preemptive war only—this ensures continued blessings and directions from God.
- Moroni’s character is like that of Alma, Alma’s sons, and Mosiah’s sons: if every person were like Moroni, the devil would be powerless.
- While Moroni makes continued defensive preparations, Helaman and his brothers strengthen the people spiritually in the church.
- The Nephites reluctantly make preparations for what would become a long a terrible war.
- Despite their apprehensions, the Nephites could not justify letting their families and loved ones fall victims to the barbarity of the Lamanites.