Prisoner Exchange (Moroni and Ammoron)
An episode of the Grandmas Scripture Stories podcast, hosted by Erin Perkins, titled "Prisoner Exchange (Moroni and Ammoron)" was published on August 22, 2024 and runs 4 minutes.
August 22, 2024 ·4m · Grandmas Scripture Stories
Summary
Ammoron took over as King of the Lamanites after his brother Amalikiah was killed. Moroni wanted to save his own people (many women, children, and men) who had been captured in war by the Lamanites. The Nephites only captured men, letting the innocent women and children go free. When Moroni requested an exchange of prisoners but he requested an entire family for one of the Lamanite prisoners. Ammoron would not exchange and Moroni knew Ammoron was well aware of his deceit. Moroni came up with a plan. They had a lamanite bring wine to the guards and when the guards were drunk they freed the Nephite prisoners. Not one life was lost. Moroni was inspired by God.
Episode Description
Ammoron took over as King of the Lamanites after his brother Amalikiah was killed. Moroni wanted to save his own people (many women, children, and men) who had been captured in war by the Lamanites. The Nephites only captured men, letting the innocent women and children go free. When Moroni requested an exchange of prisoners but he requested an entire family for one of the Lamanite prisoners. Ammoron would not exchange and Moroni knew Ammoron was well aware of his deceit. Moroni came up with a plan. They had a lamanite bring wine to the guards and when the guards were drunk they freed the Nephite prisoners. Not one life was lost. Moroni was inspired by God.
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