Alma 21:126 And thus he did appoint chief captains of the Zoramites, They being the most acquainted with the strength of the Nephites and their places of
resort and the weakest parts of their cities; Therefore, he appointed them to be chief captains over his armies.
Alma 21:129 Yea, he had been strengthening the armies of the Nephites and erecting small forts, or places of
resort, Throwing up banks of earth round about to encircle his armies, and also building walls of stone to encircle them about, Round about their cities and the borders of their lands, yea, all round about the land,