Clapping and clasping hands are actions performed in expressions of joy. After the people heard Alma’s words at the waters of Mormon, “they clapped their hands for joy, and exclaimed: This is the desire of our hearts” (Mosiah 18:11).
After Lamoni’s queen spoke words that were not understood, “she clasped her hands, being filled with joy.” She then took King Lamoni “by the hand,” and he arose and stood on his feet (Alma 19:30).