Moroni’s Military Defense Preparations
Zarahemla’s Age of War
Meanwhile, Moroni, aware that Amalickiah might have joined forces with the Lamanites, fortifies the Nephite lands with forts, walls, and banks of dirt, all in hopes of defending the cause of Christians.
Moroni, motivated by his devotion and faith in Christ, strives to defend his God–given rights of safety, welfare, and liberty.
Nephite war policy is to engage in defensive or preemptive war only—this ensures continued blessings and directions from God.
Moroni’s character is like that of Alma, Alma’s sons, and Mosiah’s sons: if every person were like Moroni, the devil would be powerless.
While Moroni makes continued defensive preparations, Helaman and his brothers strengthen the people spiritually in the church.
The Nephites reluctantly make preparations for what would become a long a terrible war.
Despite their apprehensions, the Nephites could not justify letting their families and loved ones fall victims to the barbarity of the Lamanites.
Amalickiahite Retreat and Nephite Fortification
Lamanite Aggressions Begin