Alma 59:1-13

Chapter 59

Moroni asks Pahoran to strengthen the forces of Helaman—The Lamanites take the city of Nephihah—Moroni is angry with the government. About 62 B.C.

Moroni received Helaman’s epistle.  After reading it, he was pleased with what he read.  He appreciated Helaman’s success in obtaining lost cities. He shared the epistle with all the people.

He promptly sent an epistle to Parhoran, the chief judge.  He wanted men to reinforce Helaman’s army.  With those troops, it would be easier to hold the lands he retook. 

Moroni than began preparing plans to retake the lands and cities the lands held by the Lamanites. While he was preparing, the people of Nephihah, Moroni, and Morianton, cities attacked by the Lamanites.

Some in those cities had joined the Lamanites.  They increased the strength of the Lamanite army.  With his stronger army, Ammoron attacked Nephihah.  Many were killed during the attack.  The survivors fled to safety. 

Moroni realized once the Lamanites took the city, retaking the city would be a major challenge.  He was disappointed when the Lamanites took Nephihah.  Because of the wickedness of some people, the city was lost.

Moroni was upset with the government.  They ignored his requests for troops and provisions.  He was tired of their indifference towards those fighting the war.