20 Therefore they did watch over their people, and did nourish them with things pertaining to righteousness.
21 And it came to pass that they began to prosper exceedingly in the land; and they called the land Helam.
22 And it came to pass that they did multiply and prosper exceedingly in the land of Helam; and they built a city, which they called the city of Helam.
23 Nevertheless the Lord seeth fit to chasten his people; yea, he trieth their patience and their faith.
24 Nevertheless, whosoever putteth his trust in him, the same shall be lifted up at the last day.
25 Yea, and thus it was with this people.
26 For behold, I will shew unto you that they were brought into bondage, and none could deliver them but the Lord their God; yea, even the God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob.
27 And it came to pass that he did deliver them, and he did shew forth his mighty power unto them, and great were their rejoicings.
28 For behold, it came to pass that while they were in the land of Helam, yea, in the city of Helam, while tilling the land round about, behold an army of the Lamanites were in the borders of the land.
29 Now it came to pass that the brethren of Alma fled from their fields, and gathered themselves together into the city of Helam; and they were much frightened because of the appearance of the Lamanites.
30 But Alma went forth and stood among them, and exhorted them that they should not be frightened, but that they should remember the Lord their God, and he would deliver them;
