28 And now it came to pass that Alma, who had fled from the servants of King Noah, repented of his sins and iniquities, and went about privately among the people, and began to teach the words of Abinadi;
29 Yea, concerning that which was to come, and also concerning the resurrection of the dead, and the redemption of the people, which was to be brought to pass through the power, and sufferings, and death of Christ, and his resurrection and ascension into heaven.
30 And as many as would hear his word he did teach.
31 And he taught them privately, that it might not come to the knowledge of the king. And many did believe his words.
32 And it came to pass that as many as did believe him, did go forth to a place which was called Mormon, having received its name from the king, being in the borders of the land having been infested, by times, or at seasons, by wild beasts.
33 Now there was in Mormon a fountain of pure water, and Alma resorted thither, there being near the water a thicket of small trees, where he did hide himself in the day time, from the searches of the king.
34 And it came to pass that as many as believed him, went thither to hear his words.
35 And it came to pass after many days, there were a goodly number gathered together to the place of Mormon, to hear the words of Alma.
36 Yea, all were gathered together that believed on his word, to hear him.
37 And he did teach them, and did preach unto them repentance, and redemption, and faith on the Lord.
38 And it came to pass that he said unto them, Behold, here are the waters of Mormon; for thus were they called.
