Scripture Stories
Chapter 19: The Sons of Mosiah Become Missionaries


“Chapter 19: The Sons of Mosiah Become Missionaries,” Book of Mormon Stories (1997), 53

“Chapter 19,” Book of Mormon Stories, 53

Chapter 19

The Sons of Mosiah Become Missionaries

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four sons of Mosiah

Mosiah had four sons: Ammon, Aaron, Omner, and Himni. They were with Alma the Younger when an angel appeared to him.

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sons of Mosiah

The sons of Mosiah had repented of their sins and were sorry for the trouble they had caused. They knew the gospel was true, and they wanted to teach it to others.

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sons of Mosiah speaking

Mosiah’s sons each refused to be king. Instead, they wanted to be missionaries to the Lamanites and share the blessings of the gospel with them.

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King Mosiah praying

King Mosiah prayed to know if he should let his sons go. God told him to let them go, and they would be protected. Many Lamanites would believe their message.

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four sons praying

Mosiah’s sons went to teach the Lamanites. They fasted and prayed that they would be good missionaries.