land of Lehi-Nephi The Lamanites come upon small numbers of the people of Noah and slay them. Noah sends guards, but in insufficient numbers. The Lamanites continue to harass Noah's people and Noah send his armies to drive them back. Victorious, the army returns "rejoicing in their spoil" (), and boasting of their strength. Abinadi begins to prophesy to the people of King Noah, telling them they must repent or they will be delivered into the hands of their enemies. King Noah rejects Abinadi's prophecies and desires to slay him, but is unable to capture Abinadi. About 148 BC, land of Lehi-Nephi Abinadi again begins to prophesy, saying that because the people of Noah have not repented, they will be brought into bondage. The people take Abinadi, bind him and bring him before the king. Noah casts Abinadi into prison. Noah and his priest have Abinadi brought before them for questioning. Abinadi rebukes the king and his priests. Noah orders his priests to take Abinadi away and slay him, but he is protected by divine power and continues to teach them the commandments and redemption through Christ. Abinadi finishes his address and Noah again commands his priests to slay him. One of Noah's priests, Alma, believes Abinadi and asks that Abinadi "might depart in peace" (). Noah casts Alma out and commands that he be slain. Alma flees. Abinadi is cast back into prison. After three days, Abinadi is brought before the king and priests again. Noah sentences Abinadi to death (for blasphemy) unless he recalls his words. Abinadi refuses and suffers death by fire. About 147 BC, the place of Mormon Alma preaches in private and gathers a small following. He baptizes them in the waters of Mormon. Alma organizes the "church of Christ" () and ordains priests and teachers. King Noah discovers "a movement among the people" () and sets a watch. When Alma's followers assemble themselves to hear the word of God, Noah sends his army against them. Alma and his followers, about 450 souls, take their families and depart into the wilderness. They travel eight days and settle in a land they call Helam (). About 145 BC, land of Lehi-Nephi Gideon attempts to slay King Noah. The Lamanites attack. King Noah, his priests and other men flee. Those who remain are forced to pay tribute to the Lamanites. Those who fled the Lamanites desire to