On their way to the city of Zarahemla to consult with people in Zarahemla, the sons of Mosiah meet Alma, who was on his way from Gideon to Manti (Alma 17:1; see also Alma 16:15). This chance encounter produced this second seven-fold expression of joy (27:17–19):
- "The joy of Ammon … was full."
- "He was swallowed up in the joy of his God."
- This was "exceeding joy."
- "This is the joy" of "the truly penitent and humble seeker of happiness."
- "The joy of Alma … was truly great."
- "And also the joy of Aaron, of Omner, and Himni."
- And "their joy" did not "exceed their strength."
