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Helaman, Son of Alma

See also Alma, Son of Alma; Anti-Nephi-Lehies; Helaman, Sons of

In the Book of Mormon, the oldest son of Alma, son of Alma (Alma 31:7). Helaman was a prophet and a military leader.

  • Alma entrusted his son Helaman with the records of his people and with the plates of the Jaredites:Alma 37:1–2, 21;
  • Alma commanded Helaman to continue writing the history of his people:Alma 45–62;
  • Helaman reestablished the Church:Alma 45:22–23;
  • Two thousand young Ammonite warriors desired Helaman to be their leader:Alma 53:19, 22;
  • Helaman and his stripling Ammonites battled the Lamanites and were preserved by faith:Alma 57:19–27;