In Alma 1:2 we find that in the very first year of the reign of Alma (as if to challenge Alma's authority) "there was a man brought before him to be judged. Without giving his name we are told he "was large, and was noted for his much strength." These words are very similar to those which will later in the text describe another leader of rebellion against Nephite leadership: "Now the leader of those who were wroth against their brethren was a large and a strong man; and his name was Amalickiah" (Alma 46:3). Mormon's uses these descriptive words, along with the name Amalickiah to link their rebellions.
The "man . . . who was large" here in Alma 1:2 is finally identified ("Nehor") in Alma 1:15. He is linked with "the order of Nehor" as explained in the next chapter where the reader will encounter a man "after the order of [Nehor]" who leads a rebellion against the Nephite leadership. His name is Am lici. When pronounced with the accent on the first syllable and using a "k" sound for the "c", the name is very similar to Amalicki (pronounced with the accent on the first syllable also). This linkage should not be ignored as it is a key to unlocking understanding concerning the continued troubles of the Nephites in the Book of Alma. [Alan C. Miner, Personal Notes] [For more cultural background information on Nehor, see the commentary on Alma 1:15; For information on Amlici see the commentary on Alma 2:1]
Alma 1:3 [Nehor] had gone about among the people, preaching to them that which he termed to be the word of God ([Illustration]): Three Diverse Nephite Opponents. [John W. Welch and Morgan Ashton, Charting the Book of Mormon, Packet 1, 1997]
Alma 1:3 [Nehor] had gone about among the people, preaching to them that which he termed to be the word of God. ([Illustration]) Teancum slays Amalickiah in his tent.