The Mystery Soldier

The Content

Alma 44

Verse 12

And now when Moroni had said these words, Zerahemnah retained his sword, and he was angry with Moroni, and he rushed forward that he might slay Moroni; but as he raised his sword, behold, one of Moroni’s soldiers smote it even to the earth, and it broke by the hilt; and he also smote Zerahemnah that he took off his scalp and it fell to the earth. And Zerahemnah withdrew from before them into the midst of his soldiers.

The Comments:

It doesn’t come as a shock that Zarahemnah is not pleased with Moroni’s response. Zarahemnah takes is weapons back and immediately attacks Moroni.

My question is, why? Why attack Moroni? Did Zarahemnah believe that if he struck down the leader of the Nephites that they would fall apart? Or, at the very least, the Nephites would let the Lamanites go without an oath?

This verse does say that Zarahemnah is angry with Moroni. Emotions are NOT always the best voice to listen to.

Once Zarahemnah attacks Moroni, one of Moroni’s soldiers saves him, breaks Zarahemnah’s sword and then scalps him.

First off, who is this guy??? He isn’t identified by his name, just “a solider.”  Good for him for not only protecting Moroni, but also for NOT killing Zarahemnah. I’m sure the guy could have, but he didn’t. Probably because Moroni wouldn’t want it. Kill the Lamanite leader and they’re just going to rally.

So kudos to this guy.

Really, though, this solider had to have been someone up in the ranks, or at least a friend of Moroni’s. I’d love to meet this guy.