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The first four chapters, describe the rebellions of followers of Nehor and Amlici.

Contrary to the dominant lay ministry that existed in the Nephite culture, Nehor established a church in which priests were given a separate social status and were paid for their ministry.

After killing a religious leader during a theological argument, Nehor was tried and executed for his crimes.

The followers of Amlici resented the dominant political and religious parties and sought to reestablish the monarchy that the reign of the judges replaced.

Alma, the chief judge and governor as well as the high priest over the people of Nephi, lead an army against Amlici and his followers and drove the rebellion out of the land.