145 And they did afflict the king sorely with their complaints; therefore he granted unto them that they should do according to their desires.
146 And they gathered themselves together again, and put on their armor, and went forth against the Lamanites, to drive them out of their land.
147 And it came to pass that the Lamanites did beat them, and drove them back, and slew many of them.
148 And now there was a great mourning and lamentation among the people of Limhi: the widow mourning for her husband; the son and the daughter mourning for their father; and the brothers for their brethren.
149 Now there were a great many widows in the land; and they did cry mightily from day to day; for a great fear of the Lamanites had come upon them.
150 And it came to pass that their continual cries did stir up the remainder of the people of Limhi to anger, against the Lamanites.
151 And they went again to battle; but they were driven back again, suffering much loss.
152 Yea, they went again, even the third time, and suffered in the like manner; and those that were not slain, returned again to the city of Nephi.
153 And they did humble themselves even to the dust, subjecting themselves to the yoke of bondage, submitting themselves to be smitten, and to be driven to and fro, and burdened, according to the desires of their enemies.
154 And they did humble themselves even in the depths of humility; and they did cry mightily to God; yea, even all the day long did they cry unto their God, that he would deliver them out of their afflictions.
155 And now the Lord was slow to hear their cry, because of their iniquities;
