- Aaron and his companions make their way to the land of Nephi, and find the king’s palace.
- They offer to become servants to the king.
- The King is intrigued by these missionaries and wants to know why Ammon has not come with them.
- The missionaries tell the king that the Spirit directed Ammon has gone back to Ishmael, to teach Lamoni (his son)’s people.
- The king asks what is meant by “the Spirit”, and asks about the doctrine.
- Aaron asks him if he believes in God.
- The king knows that the Amalekites claim to worship a God, but beyond that, knows very little; even so, he is willing to believe.
- Aaron assures the king that there is a God.
- The king asks if God is the Great Spirit.
- Aaron says yes, and that he is the creator of all things.
- The king believes.
- Aaron, seeing the open heart of the king, begins teaching from the scriptures.
- Aaron explains the creation, the fall, the plan of salvation, the atonement of Christ, and the resurrection.