Unit 70

upon us

6 occurrences in 6 verses

Alma 56:19, 21, 41,

Alma 57:9, 17,

Alma 58:18

Alma 56:19

And thus were we favored of the Lord;

for had they come upon us in this our weakness

they might have perhaps destroyed our little army;

but thus were we preserved.

Alma 56:21

Now we were desirous that the Lamanites should come upon us;

for we were not desirous to make an attack upon them in their strongholds.

Alma 56:41

And it came to pass that again, when the light of the morning came

we saw the Lamanites upon us,

and we did flee before them.

Alma 57:9

And it came to pass that we did camp round about the city for many nights;

but we did sleep upon our swords, and keep guards,

that the Lamanites could not come upon us by night and slay us,

which they attempted many times;

but as many times as they attempted this their blood was spilt.

Alma 57:17

But it came to pass that on the morrow they did return.

And now behold, we did not inquire of them concerning the prisoners;

for behold, the Lamanites were upon us,

and they returned in season to save us from falling into their hands.

For behold, Ammoron had sent to their support a new supply of provisions

and also a numerous army of men.

Alma 58:18

And it came to pass that

the Lamanites did come out with their numerous army against us.

And when they had come and were about to fall upon us with the sword,

I caused that my men, those who were with me, should retreat into the wilderness.