Helaman 16
Those who believed the words of Samuel had already heard Nephi preaching (perhaps everyone in Zerahemla had already heard Nephi preaching) which is why they sought him out when they chose to repent.
The argument that the prophets would work some wonder to keep the people bound to them is laughable because the people making the argument are already not bound by the words of the prophets.
The description of the people as being “much disturbed” reminds me of our present society. We worry about the economy and the debt but we generally do not do what is required to address the issues because we refuse to believe the truth.
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