As a result of the people's support, Amalickiah was made king.īy the time the series begins, Amalickiah's armies have been waging war against the Nephites for some time. Amalickiah's soldiers later killed the Lamanite king, and Amalickiah convinced everyone that the king's servants did it. In order to remain in command, Amalickiah killed the military official Lehonti. Amalickiah resolved to make himself king, annihilate the Nephites, and thereby vanquish their religion.Īmalickiah rose to power by talking the Lamanite king into waging war on the Nephites. Amalickiah blamed the church of Jesus Christ for making its followers believe that God will bless them when they die, as Amalickiah does not believe in God himself.

He is a fictionalized version of the Book of Mormon character of the same name.Īmalickiah grew up in a time where the Lamanites wanted to keep peace, but lived in a time of poverty and pain. ~ Amalickiah declaring his intentions regarding Jennifer HawkinsĪmalickiah is the main antagonist of Chris Heimerdinger's novel Tennis Shoes Among The Nephites. It will be the wedding of a king whose power and glory stretch the length and breadth of all the earth. In a year or two, after the child has blossomed into womanhood, there will be a wedding the likes of which has never been known in all the land. ~ Amalickiah denying Garth's accusations of him being a liar They recognized my eminence at once, welcomed my leadership with open arms. After all, the ancient right of kingship belongs to them. The nations will unite under Lamanite dominance.

Even at this day my supporters in Zarahemla rally for my return.

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