The angel who appeared to Amulek plays a significant role in the narrative of the Book of Mormon, acting as a divine messenger to guide and instruct Amulek on the path of God’s service. This angel appears to Amulek as he is journeying to see a near relative, delivering a message of great import: Amulek is commanded to return to his home and extend hospitality to a prophet of the Lord (Alma 10:7). The angel is explicit in identifying the prophet as a holy man who has fasted many days due to the iniquities of the people and is in great need of sustenance.
In obedience to the angel’s commands, Amulek returns home, where he encounters Alma, the prophet he was told to receive (Alma 10:8). He testifies with confidence that Alma is the holy man described by the angel, having faith in the truthfulness of the angel’s revelations (Alma 10:9-10). Later, in debates with the cunning Zeezrom, Amulek stands firm on his testimony, attributing his knowledge of divine matters to the angel who imparted wisdom unto him (Alma 11:26-31).
It is clear from Amulek’s accounts that the angel’s visitation was a transformative event, imbuing him with the gifts of the Spirit, including prophecy, revelation, and the capacity to communicate God’s will (Alma 9:21). The angel’s central message emphasizes repentance and the imminent coming of the kingdom of heaven, underscoring the urgency of the angel’s visitations among the people (Alma 9:25, 29). Through this angel, Amulek becomes a pivotal figure in spreading the gospel, demonstrating the profound influence heavenly messengers have on the course of events described in the Book of Mormon.