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Amnor

Amnor

Amnor was one of the soldiers that Alma sent out to watch the camp of the Amlicites after the battle on the hill east of the river Sidon (Alma 2:22).

The relevant verse states:

“Now those whom he had sent out to watch the camp of the Amlicites were called Zeram, and Amnor, and Manti, and Limher; these were they who went out with their men to watch the camp of the Amlicites.” (Alma 2:22)

From this, we can gather the following about Amnor:

  • Amnor was one of the soldiers Alma sent out to watch the camp of the Amlicites after the battle on the hill east of the river Sidon (Alma 2:22).
  • He was part of a group that included Zeram, Manti, and Limher, who were also sent out by Alma to watch the Amlicite camp (Alma 2:22).
  • Amnor and the others were tasked with monitoring the Amlicites and reporting back to Alma on their plans and movements (Alma 2:21-22).

The broader context of Alma 2 describes the conflict between the Nephites and the Amlicites, who had broken away and crowned Amlici as their king. This led to a major battle in which the Nephites were victorious, but then faced the threat of a combined Amlicite and Lamanite army (Alma 2:12-35).

Alma’s decision to send out scouts like Amnor to monitor the Amlicites was likely a strategic move to gather intelligence and prepare the Nephites for any further attacks (Alma 2:21-22).


Learn more:

  1. Alma 2
  2. Alma Chapter 2
  3. The Book of Mormon