Jehovah turns to the particular issue that Alma brought before Him. Jehovah declares that it is right for Alma to present the question. Alma’s exercise of agency involved turning for advice from the one source that could legitimately offer such counsel.
Jehovah reaffirms His covenant with Alma, both personally, and as a representative of Jehovah on earth. It is through Alma that Jehovah’s people will hear His will. Jehovah will accept into His covenant those whom Alma receives into the covenant.