• Aaron2, son or descendant of
Jaredite king Heth2, in line of kingly succession, who spent his life in captivity. Father of Amnigaddah. •
Aaron3,
Nephite and formerly rebellious second son of
Mosiah2, who after conversion refused the throne and became successful missionary. Cast into prison in Middoni, delivered by Lamoni and Ammon3. Instrumental in converting father of
Lamoni. Brother to
Ammon3, Omner, and Himni (c. 92 BC). •
Aaron4,
Lamanite king who attacked
Mormon2 with a larger army, but lost (c. AD 330). •
Abinadi, Nephite prophet sent to people of Lehi-Nephi. Instrumental in conversion of
Alma1. Prophesied to
Noah3, then was burned to death (c. 150 BC). • Abinadom, Nephite historian and warrior who knew of neither revelation nor prophecy. Son of Chemish and father of
Amaleki1 (c. 3rd century BC). •
Abish, Lamanite woman converted following her father's vision, and a servant of
Lamoni's wife. • Aha, Nephite military officer and son of Zoram2 who went into Lamanite territory to recover captives (c. 80 BC). •
Ahah, an iniquitous Jaredite king who led a short life. Son of Seth2, and father or ancestor of Ethem. •
Akish, wicked Jaredite son of Kimnor, and erstwhile friend of Omer, who worked in secret combinations. Plotted with Jared3 and his daughter to overthrow Omer. Obtained kingdom by slaying Jared3. Jealous of his own son, imprisoned and starved him, which angered another son Nimrah, and initiated a years-long war between Akish and his sons. •
Alma1, known as "Alma the Elder".
Nephite prophet and former priest of
Noah3, converted by
Abinadi. After pleading Abinadi's case, was cast out and fled from place to place to escape king's priests. In the wilderness, repented, reestablished church, preached, and baptized 204 souls at the
Waters of Mormon. Led many followers, but declined kingship. In Helam, surrendered to Lamanites, oppressed by Noahide priest Amulon, delivered through faith, then fled to
Zarahemla where he met
Mosiah2. Instrumental in conversion of
Limhi (c. 173-91 BC). •
Alma2, son of
Alma1, known as "Alma the Younger". Nephite prophet and first chief judge. After seeking to destroy Church with sons of
Mosiah2, saw an angel who struck them dumb. Converted, he taught the people and was later appointed chief judge and high priest. During reign, sentenced
Nehor, led Nephite army, slew Amlici, baptized many, mourned wickedness in the church, and resigned judgment seat to Nephihah. Preached in Gideon,
Zarahemla, Melek, and
Ammonihah, where he was reviled. Angelic visitation brought him to
Amulek, with whom he went out to preach. Accused by
Zeezrom and questioned by Antionah. The people, angered, sought his death and that of other believers. Imprisoned with Amulek, where their prayers broke prison walls. Healed Zeezrom, continued preaching, and encountered and confronted
antichrist Korihor. Advised
Moroni2 on military strategy. Father of
Helaman2, Shiblon, and Corianton. Continued preaching and prophesying until end of his life (c. 100-73 BC). •
Amaleki1, Nephite record keeper, son of Abinadom, who delivered the plates to
King Benjamin (c. 130 BC). •
Amaleki2, Nephite explorer, brother of
Ammon2, and a seeker of
Zeniff's people (c. 121 BC). • Amaron, Nephite record keeper who saw destruction of "more wicked part" of the Nephites. Brother of Chemish and son of Omni (c. 3rd century BC). •
Aminadab, Nephite dissenter living among Lamanites. Reconverted by
Nephi2 and Lehi4, whom he testified were conversing with angels (c. 30 BC). •
Amgid (), late Jaredite usurper king, overthrown by Com2. • Aminadi, who interpreted writing on wall of the temple, written by the
finger of God. Descendant of
Nephi1 and ancestor of
Amulek. • Amlici, Nephite dissenter who became leader of dissenters, and was slain by
Alma2 in battle (c. 87 BC). Namesake of the
Amlicite people. •
Ammah, Nephite missionary, companion of
Aaron3 and Muloki. Preached at Ani-Anti and Middoni, imprisoned in Middoni, rescued by
Ammon3. • Ammaron, fourth Nephite record keeper after visitation of Christ. Told
Mormon2 how and when to hide plates. Son of Amos2, brother of Amos3 (c. AD 306). •
Ammon1, also called Ben-Ammi, son of the Biblical
Lot, the children of whom
Isaiah1 (as quoted by
Jacob2) prophesied will obey the stem of
Jesse. •
Ammon2, a
Mulekite descendant and leader of a Nephite expedition from
Zarahemla to land of Nephi, who lead
Limhi and his people to freedom (c. 121 BC). •
Ammon3, formerly rebellious son of
Mosiah2 and brother to
Aaron3, Omner, and Himni. After refusing kingship, became a missionary to Lamanites. Converted
Lamoni, his wife, and many of his people, none of whom ever fell away. Though attacked by non-believers, could not be slain. In
Middoni, freed his brethren from prison, and later helped
Anti-Nephi-Lehies migrate to
Zarahemla, then to land of Jershon. As high priest over
Ammonites, banished the
antichrist Korihor. Joined
Alma2 on mission to
Zoramites where they were astonished to discover the Rameumptom (c. 100 BC). •
Ammoron, Nephite traitor, brother of
Amalickiah and descendant of Zoram, who engaged in angry correspondence with
Moroni1. King of the Lamanites after Amalickiah's death, then killed by
Teancum (c. 66-61 BC). • Amnigaddah, captive Jaredite, in line of kingly succession. Father of Coriantum2, and son of Aaron2. •
Amnor, Nephite spy in
Amlicite campaign, along with Limher, Manti, and Zeram (c. 87 BC). • Amoron,
Nephite from fifth century AD. Contemporary and subordinate of the
prophet and army commander
Mormon2 during final war between
Lamanites and
Nephites (c. AD 380–400). • Amos2, second Nephite record keeper documenting time of peace following visitation from Christ. Father of Amos3 and Ammaron, son of Nephi4 (c. AD 110–194). • Amos3, son of Amos2, third record keeper documenting Nephite history after visitation by Christ. Passed record to brother Ammaron (c. AD 194–306). •
Amulek, Nephite son of Giddonah1, who was visited by an angel, converted by and a missionary companion of
Alma2, and caused prison walls to tumble (c. 82–74 BC). •
Amulon, wicked leader of priests of
Noah3 at time of king Laman3, who was later made king and threatened believers with death. •
Anti-Nephi-Lehi, brother of
Lamoni, king over converted Lamanites, who counseled with
Ammon3. Namesake of ethnic group the
Anti-Nephi-Lehies. •
Antiomno, Lamanite king of land of Middoni and friend to
Lamoni, who imprisoned the missionaries
Aaron3, Muloki, and
Ammah. •
Antionah, chief ruler in
Ammonihah who inquired of
Alma2 about nature of immortality. • Antionum, Nephite commander lost in final battle at Cumorah (c. AD 385). • Antipus, Nephite commander in city of Judea who battled Lamanites with
Helaman2 and stripling warriors (c. 65 BC). • Archeantus (), Nephite soldier, one of three "choice men" slain in battle (c. AD 375). ==B==