Mormon finished this part of the story of the Anti-Nephi-Lehies, but continues with the story of later conflicts with the Nephites. This part of the story fits well with Mormon’s larger picture of Nephite history, but it is also connected to Alma the Younger’s father, whose conversion led to his separation from the priests of Noah. Therefore, this discussion of the “seed of Amulon,” who was the leader of Noah’s priests, would have been interesting to Alma’s son, Alma.
This part of the story will continue to emphasize Mormon’s contention that apostate Nephites are the most dangerous enemies. When some of those associated with the Amulonites began to be converted, they suffered retribution, as will be seen in the next verses.