This time the Amalekites had amassed a more wicked army. They were not going to be affected again by the peaceful, faithful nature of their victims (Alma 24:21-26). Although we are not given specifics about the manner and number slaughtered, we do know that these converted Lamanites would not fight back, they would suffer death in the most aggravating and distressing manner which could be inflicted by their brethren (v. 29).