King Lamoni’s Servant

Specific Servant of King Lamoni

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King Lamoni’s Servant

The specific servant of King Lamoni who interacted with Ammon played a key role in the events following Ammon’s encounter with the Lamanites. He is notable for his interactions with Ammon and his expressions of respect and awe toward him. When Ammon was in the service of King Lamoni, this servant observed firsthand Ammon’s incredible feats, such as the defense of the king’s flocks from marauding thieves. He described to King Lamoni the remarkable abilities demonstrated by Ammon, expressing uncertainty of whether he was a divine figure or mere mortal, saying, “Whether he be the Great Spirit or a man, we know not; but this much we do know, that he cannot be slain by the enemies of the king” (Alma 18:3).

His reverence for Ammon’s abilities was further highlighted when he referred to him as “Rabbanah,” a term which he interpreted to mean “powerful or great king,” showing the deep respect and acknowledgment of Ammon’s perceived greatness among the king’s servants (Alma 18:13). This servant’s testimony contributed to King Lamoni’s growing curiosity and eventual conversion, exemplifying the servant’s role as a witness to remarkable events and a mediator of information between the king and Ammon.

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