Alma 23

The Lamanite king’s proclamation said that none of his people should harm any of Mosiah’s sons, Ammon, Aaron, Omner, Himni, or any of their missionary companions, as they traveled about his lands to preach the word of God. They were to be treated well, granted access to all places, and given the freedom to preach the word of God, because the king and all of his household were now converted. The king asked his people to become convinced of the sinful traditions of their ancestors, as he had been. He asked them to become convinced that they were all brothers and that they should not murder, plunder, steal, commit adultery, or sin in any way.

Following in the wake of the king’s proclamation, Aaron, his brothers, and his missionary companions went from city to city. They preached the word of God, taught about the scriptures and prophecies, established churches, and consecrated priests and teachers throughout the Lamanite lands. They had great success. Thousands were converted to the Nephite traditions and learned about God. These converts were so faithful that they never fell away, and became righteous people. They laid down their weapons and quit fighting with their brothers.

The Lamanite people who were converted included those who were in the land of Ishmael, the land of Middoni, the city of Nephi, the land of Sidom, the land of Shemlon, the city of Lemuel, and the city of Shimnilom. Only a single person among the Amulonites and Amalekites was converted, and the rest of them remained in their disbelief of Jesus Christ. The Lamanite king wanted to give his converted people a new name to distinguish themselves from the unconverted Lamanites, Amulonites, and Amalekites. In consultation with Aaron and their priests, they renamed themselves the Anti-Nephi-Lehies, and were no longer considered Lamanites. They became a very industrious people who were friends to the Nephites. Because of this, the God’s curse was lifted from them.