Alma 1:65 Therefore, the people of the Nephites were
aware of the intent of the Amlicites and therefore they did prepare for to meet them;
3 Nephi 2:72 And now Gidgiddoni being
aware of their design and knowing of their weakness because of the want of food and the great slaughter which had been made among them, Therefore, he did send out his armies in the nighttime and did cut off the way of their retreat and did place his armies in the way of their retreat;
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