- Father
- Alma, the Elder
- Children
- Helaman
- Shiblon
- Corianton
Citations
- Now the sons of Mosiah were numbered among the unbelievers; and also one of the sons of Alma was numbered among them, he being called Alma, after his father; nevertheless, he became a very wicked and an idolatrous man. And he was a man of many words, and did speak much flattery to the people; therefore he led many of the people to do after the manner of his iniquities.
- Story of how Alma, was converted to the Lord and went from being a persecutor of the church to being a great strength.
- And now, as I said unto you, that after king Mosiah had done these things, he took the plates of brass, and all the things which he had kept, and conferred them upon Alma, who was the son of Alma; yea, all the records, and also the interpreters, and conferred them upon him, and commanded him that he should keep and preserve them, and also keep a record of the people, handing them down from one generation to another, even as they had been handed down from the time that Lehi left Jerusalem.
- 42) And it came to pass that Alma was appointed to be the first chief judge, he being also the high priest, his father having conferred the office upon him, and having given him the charge concerning all the affairs of the church.
- 43) And now it came to pass that Alma did walk in the ways of the Lord, and he did keep his commandments, and he did judge righteous judgments; and there was continual peace through the land.
- 44) And thus commenced the reign of the judges throughout all the land of Zarahemla, among all the people who were called the Nephites; and Alma was the first and chief judge.
- Alma deals with the apostasy of Nehor in spreading priestcrafts, and particularly Nehor's murder of Gideon.
- Alma deals with the attempted coup of Amlici, a man of the order of Nehors. Amlici attempts to become king, incites a rebellion, allies with the Lamanites, and dies.
- Alma appoints Nephihah as his successor, and focuses on the ministry.
- 16) And it came to pass that as Ammon was going forth into the land, that he and his brethren met Alma, over in the place of which has been spoken; and behold, this was a joyful meeting.
- 17) Now the joy of Ammon was so great even that he was full; yea, he was swallowed up in the joy of his God, even to the exhausting of his strength; and he fell again to the earth.
- 18) Now was not this exceeding joy? Behold, this is joy which none receiveth save it be the truly penitent and humble seeker of happiness.
- 19) Now the joy of Alma in meeting his brethren was truly great, and also the joy of Aaron, of Omner, and Himni; but behold their joy was not that to exceed their strength.
- 20) And now it came to pass that Alma conducted his brethren back to the land of Zarahemla; even to his own house. And they went and told the chief judge all the things that had happened unto them in the land of Nephi, among their brethren, the Lamanites.
- Korihor is judged by Alma.
- Alma's mission to the Zoramites.
- Alma instructs his son, Helaman.
- Alma instructs his son, Helaman. Gives him the records.
- Alma's instructions to his son, Shiblon.
- Alma instructs his son, Corianton.
- Alma instructs his son, Corianton.
- Alma instructs his son, Corianton.
- Alma instructs his son, Corianton.
- Last teachings of Alma. He departs out of Zarahemla towards Melek and is never seen again.
- 1) And it came to pass in the commencement of the thirty and sixth year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi, that Shiblon took possession of those sacred things which had been delivered unto Helaman by Alma.
- 12) Now behold, all those engravings which were in the possession of Helaman were written and sent forth among the children of men throughout all the land, save it were those parts which had been commanded by Alma should not go forth.
- 17) And thus ended the account of Alma, and Helaman his son, and also Shiblon, who was his son.
- And Aminadab said unto them: You must repent, and cry unto the voice, even until ye shall have faith in Christ, who was taught unto you by Alma, and Amulek, and Zeezrom; and when ye shall do this, the cloud of darkness shall be removed from overshadowing you.
- Now behold, it is these secret oaths and covenants which Alma commanded his son should not go forth unto the world, lest they should be a means of bringing down the people unto destruction.
Notes
For detailed thoughts on the location of Alma's reunion with the sons of Mosiah, see: Land of Zarahemla: Zarahemla, or Greater Zarahemla
Cross-References