the people of Zarahemla are called Nephites. Alma organizes the church in Zarahemla. Between 120 and 92 BC, Zarahemla Many Nephites, especially the younger generation, refuse to join the church. Mosiah forbids persecution of the church by unbelievers. Alma, son of Alma, and the four sons of Mosiah are numbered among the unbelievers. Alma the Younger becomes "a great hinderment to the prosperity of the church of God" (), secretly seeking, with the sons of Mosiah, to destroy the church. An angel appears to Alma the Younger and the sons of Mosiah, telling them to "seek to destroy the church no more" (). They fall to the earth. Alma is insensible for two days but awakens to tell of his conversion. Alma the Younger and the sons of Mosiah thenceforward seek to build up the church. About 92 BC, Zarahemla The sons of Mosiah refuse to succeed their father as king. They leave Zarahemla to carry the message of the gospel to the Lamanites. Mosiah translates the twenty-four plates discovered by the people of Limhi. They contain the record of the Jaredites. Mosiah gives all the records, including the brass plates and the plates of Limhi, and "the interpreters" () to Alma. Mosiah, having no willing heir and fearing the difficulties that would arise from a contested succession or the rule of an unjust king, proposes the establishment of the rule of law, with judges to govern the people. Judges are to be appointed by the people and higher judges may overrule lower judges. The chief judge may be overruled by a council of lesser judges. Mosiah will continue to serve as king until his death. Alma the Younger is appointed as the first chief judge. He is also appointed high priest by his father. 91 BC, Zarahemla Alma the Elder dies. King Mosiah dies. Reign of the judges commences. The reign of the judges 91 BC, Zarahemla The Book of Alma begins. Nehor teaches priestcraft and slays Gideon. He is executed, but his followers persecute those in the church. About 90 BC, Zarahemla Contentions arise, but Alma regulates the church. The people prosper, but more especially those who belong to the church. About 90 BC, among the Lamanites The sons of Mosiah: Ammon, Aaron, Omner and Himni, preach among the Lamanites Ammon goes to the land of Ishmael and is taken captive. He is brought before the king, Lamoni.