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Alma 13:75 Thus the land on the northward was called Desolation, and the land on the southward was called Bountiful; it being the wilderness which is filled with all manner of wild animals of every kind; a part of which had come from the land northward, for food.

Alma 23:34 And it came to pass that they marched to the borders of the land Bountiful, driving the Nephites before them, and slaying many.

Alma 23:35 But it came to pass that they were met by Teancum, who had slain Morianton, and had headed his people in his flight.

Alma 23:36 And it came to pass that he headed Amalickiah also, as he was marching forth with his numerous army, that he might take possession of the land Bountiful, and also the land northward.

Alma 23:37 But behold, he met with a disappointment, by being repulsed by Teancum and his men, for they were great warriors: for every man of Teancum did exceed the Lamanites in their strength, and in their skill of war, insomuch that they did gain advantage over the Lamanites.

Alma 23:38 And it came to pass that they did harass them, insomuch that they did slay them even until it was dark.

Alma 23:39 And it came to pass that Teancum and his men did pitch their tents in the borders of the land Bountiful; and Amalickiah did pitch his tents in the borders on the beach by the sea-shore, and after this manner were they driven.

Alma 23:40 And it came to pass that when the night had come, Teancum and his servant stole forth and went out by night, and went into the camp of Amalickiah; and behold, sleep had overpowered them, because of their much fatigue, which was caused by the labors and heat of the day.

Alma 23:41 And it came to pass that Teancum stole privily into the tent of the king, and put a javelin to his heart; and he did cause the death of the king immediately, that he did not awake his servants.

Alma 23:42 And he returned again privily to his own camp, and behold, his men were asleep; and he awoke them, and told them all the things that he had done.

Alma 23:43 And he caused that his armies should stand in readiness, lest the Lamanites had awakened, and should come upon them.

Alma 24:1 And now it came to pass in the twenty and sixth year of the reign of the Judges over the people of Nephi, behold, when the Lamanites awoke on the first morning of the first month, behold, they found Amalickiah was dead in his own tent; and they also saw that Teancum was ready to give them battle on that day.

Alma 24:2 And now when the Lamanites saw this, they were affrighted; and they abandoned their design in marching into the land northward, and retreated with all their army into the city of Mulek, and sought protection in their fortifications.



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Animals from land northward on a world map


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While the distance traveled by the Lamanites shown on the world location may seem like a long distance, it can be traveled on foot in 10 to 15 days. The route across the Peten (in northern Guatemala) would bypass all of the Nephite cities, which is consistent with no other cities being mentioned or encountered by the Lamanites.