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Alma 44

Verse 15

 Now there were many, when they heard these words and saw the scalp which was upon the sword, that were struck with fear; and many came forth and threw down their weapons of war at the feet of Moroni, and entered into a covenant of peace. And as many as entered into a covenant they suffered to depart into the wilderness.

The Comments:

Check this out, the mystery solider (and everything leading up to this point in the battle) actually got through to some of the Lamanites. They are “struck with fear”, throw down their weapons and make a covenant of peace.  The Nephites then keep their word and let the covenanted go free in to the wilderness.

I wonder what happens to them. Did they go back to their homes? Did they really keep their oath to never come against the Nephites again? How did/would the Lamanites back home react to this? These are details that I’ve never considered before.

This could make a pretty compelling story.

I wonder how many took the oath and departed.