In this second part of his speech, Benjamin promises his people temporal blessings that will come from obedience (2:31), condemns willful rebellion against God (2:32–33), stresses the accountability of the people (2:34–36), once again condemns willful rebellion against God (2:37–39), and finally promises his people eternal blessings that come from obedience (2:40–41). This section acts as a coda following the installation of Mosiah as the new king. Its central section holds the people accountable, insisting upon their obedience and loyalty to the new king, who stands as an intermediary between the people and their Heavenly King.
John W. Welch, "Parallelism and Chiasmus in Benjamin’s Speech," in King Benjamin’s Speech: "That Ye May Learn Wisdom", ed. John W. Welch and Stephen D. Ricks (Provo, UT: FARMS, 1998), 315–410.