- Seeing they are no match for the Nephites, the Lamanites retreat, and begin a march that would take them around the south end of the land of Zarahemla to Manti.
- As they begin their retreat, Moroni not only dispatches spies to track their course, but also consults the prophet Alma, who warns them to fortify the land of Manti.
- Moroni leaves some troops in Jershon, and takes the rest of his army down to Manti, recruiting local soldiers on the way.
- Moroni establishes his military presence on the west bank of the river Sidon in the land of Manti, and strategically places spies to watch for the Lamanites.
- Moroni knows that his military actions were justified by the causes he was fighting for and against.
- Moroni divides the army, takes one part to eastern sector near the hill Riplah, and sends the other part to the western side of the valley.