- Mosiah polls his subjects as to who they want to be their next king.
- The public expresses their desire for Aaron to be king. Unfortunately, Aaron had already left on his mission.
- Considering alternatives, Mosiah drafts and publishes a lengthy essay reminding his people of the danger of kings.
- The people agree that kings can be a danger to a society, and instead, they decide they want judges, to give everyone fair treatment.
- Mosiah’s approval ratings soar.
- The people appoint judges, and Alma is selected as the chief judge, in addition to his responsibilities as high priest.
- Alma is a just judge, and maintains peace.
- Alma’s father, Alma, dies at age 82; Mosiah dies at age 63—Zarahemla’s government officially shifts from a monarchy to a judiciary.
- Zarahemla under judicial rule