Unit 52

Amulek

20 occurrences in 18 verses

Alma 10:1, 2, 12, 16, 17, 24, 25, 28, 31,

Alma 11:20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 34, 36, 39, 46

Alma 10:1

Now these are the words which Amulek preached unto the people

who were in the land of Ammonihah, saying:

Alma 10:2

I am Amulek;

I am the son of Giddonah,

who was the son of Ishmael,

who was a descendant of Aminadi;

and it was the same Aminadi

who interpreted the writing which was upon the wall of the temple,

which was written by the finger of God.

Alma 10:12

And now, when Amulek had spoken these words

the people began to be astonished,

seeing there was more than one witness

who testified of the things whereof they were accused,

and also of the things which were to come,

according to the spirit of prophecy which was in them.

Alma 10:16

And it came to pass that they began to question Amulek,

that thereby they might make him cross his words,

or contradict the words which he should speak.

Alma 10:17

Now they knew not that Amulek could know of their designs.

But it came to pass as they began to question him,

he perceived their thoughts,

and he said unto them:

O ye wicked and perverse generation,

ye lawyers and hypocrites,

for ye are laying the foundations of the devil;

for ye are laying traps and snares to catch the holy ones of God.

Alma 10:24

And now it came to pass that the people were more angry with Amulek,

and they cried out, saying:

This man doth revile against our laws which are just,

and our wise lawyers whom we have selected.

Alma 10:25

But Amulek stretched forth his hand, and cried the mightier unto them, saying:

O ye wicked and perverse generation,

why hath Satan got such great hold upon your hearts?

Why will ye yield yourselves unto him

that he may have power over you, to blind your eyes,

that ye will not understand the words which are spoken, according to their truth?

Alma 10:28

And now it came to pass that when Amulek had spoken these words

the people cried out against him, saying:

Now we know that this man is a child of the devil,

for he hath lied unto us;

for he hath spoken against our law.

And now he says that he has not spoken against it.

Alma 10:31

And there was one among them whose name was Zeezrom.

Now he was the foremost to accuse Amulek and Alma,

he being one of the most expert among them,

having much business to do among the people.

Alma 11:20

Now, it was for the sole purpose to get gain,

because they received their wages according to their employ,

therefore, they did stir up the people to riotings,

and all manner of disturbances and wickedness,

that they might have more employ,

that they might get money according to the suits

which were brought before them;

therefore they did stir up the people against Alma and Amulek.

Alma 11:21

And this Zeezrom began to question Amulek, saying:

Will ye answer me a few questions which I shall ask you?

Now Zeezrom was a man who was expert in the devices of the devil,

that he might destroy that which was good;

therefore, he said unto Amulek:

Will ye answer the questions which I shall put unto you?

Alma 11:22

And Amulek said unto him:

Yea, if it be according to the Spirit of the Lord, which is in me;

for I shall say nothing which is contrary to the Spirit of the Lord.

And Zeezrom said unto him:

Behold, here are six onties of silver,

and all these will I give thee

if thou wilt deny the existence of a Supreme Being.

Alma 11:23

Now Amulek said:

O thou child of hell, why tempt ye me?

Knowest thou that the righteous yieldeth to no such temptations?

Alma 11:27

And Amulek said:

Yea, there is a true and living God.

Alma 11:34

And Zeezrom said again:

Shall he save his people in their sins?

And Amulek answered and said unto him:

I say unto you he shall not,

for it is impossible for him to deny his word.

Alma 11:36

Now Amulek saith again unto him:

Behold thou hast lied,

for thou sayest that I spake as though I had authority to command God

because I said he shall not save his people in their sins.

Alma 11:39

And Amulek said unto him:

Yea, he is the very Eternal Father of heaven and of earth,

and all things which in them are;

he is the beginning and the end,

the first and the last;

Alma 11:46

Now, when Amulek had finished these words

the people began again to be astonished,

and also Zeezrom began to tremble.

And thus ended the words of Amulek,

or this is all that I have written.