“Whosoever Would Not Take Up Arms in the Defense of Their Country, but Would Fight Against It, Were Put to Death”

Alan C. Miner

We note in Alma 62:9 that the men of Pachus those king-men, “whosoever would not take up arms in the defence of their country, but would fight against it, were put to death.” Thus once again, one might expect this to be the end of the king-men. But only ten years later, Coriantumr, a descendant of Zarahemla, and thus a Mulekite (with a Jaredite name) would lead a massive Lamanite army against the Nephites while a Zoramite named Tubaloth reigned as the Lamanite king (see Helaman 1:15-16).

Geographical [Theory Map]: Alma 59:13--61:15 Pahoran Flees the King-Men & Goes to Gideon (30th Year)

Geographical [Theory Map]: Alma 62:1--62:11 Moroni Marches to Pahoran’s Aid (30th Year)

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