Ammonihah
| City of Ammonihah | |
|---|---|
The Martyrdoms at Ammonihah (John Held Sr., 1888), depicting Alma 14:8, in which those converted by the prophet Alma are "cast into the fire". | |
| First appearance | Alma 8:6 |
| Last appearance | Alma 49:15 |
| Ruled by | Antionah (chief judge) |
| Location | Western Nephite lands |
| Nickname | Desolation of Nehors |
Ammonihah (/ˌæməˈnaɪhɑː/) is a city mentioned in the Book of Mormon, described as governed by lawyers and judges. It plays a central role in the text's narrative about pride, corruption, and divine judgment. When the prophet Alma visits Ammonihah as part of a preaching tour, the city becomes the setting of "one of the most disturbing episodes" in the book: Ammonihah's elite imprison him, exile men converted by his preaching, and burn women and children associated with his mission.
The city's destruction by the Lamanites shortly thereafter is portrayed as divine retribution and serves as a major cautionary episode in the Book of Mormon's spiritual and political themes.