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Alma the Elder

A Nephite prophet in the Book of Mormon who organized the Church in the days of wicked King Noah.

Was a priest of wicked King Noah and a descendant of Nephi, Mosiah 17: 1-2. After hearing and believing Abinadi, was cast out by the king. He fled, hid, and wrote Abinadi's words, Mosiah 17: 3-4. Repented and taught the words of Abinadi, Mosiah 18: 1. Baptized at the waters of Mormon, Mosiah 18: 12-16. Organized the Church, Mosiah 18: 17-29. Arrived with his people in Zarahemla, Mosiah 24: 25. Was given authority over the Church, Mosiah 26: 8. Judged and led the Church, Mosiah 26: 34-39. Conferred the office of high priest on his son, Alma 4: 4 (Mosiah 29: 42,; Alma 5: 3).