The Lamanite King played a significant role in the events concerning the people of Limhi as recorded in the Book of Mormon. After twenty-four of his daughters were kidnapped, he mistakenly believed that the people of Limhi were responsible (Mosiah 20:6-7). This misunderstanding led him to lead his armies against them in a punitive expedition. However, in the ensuing battle, the Lamanite King was wounded and mistakenly left for dead among the slain (Mosiah 20:12).
After the conflict, the Lamanite King was found by the people of Limhi, who took him before their leader, King Limhi, to be questioned (Mosiah 20:13-14). Initially, he accused the people of Limhi of the abduction (Mosiah 20:15), but he was pacified when he learned that the true kidnappers were the wicked priests of the deposed King Noah (Mosiah 20:24).
Seeking to resolve the volatile situation peacefully, the Lamanite King suggested that they approach his people without arms, assuring Limhi that no harm would come to them (Mosiah 20:24). His influence and pledge were sufficient to convince his warriors to accept a truce. He then pled with his armies on behalf of Limhi and his people, safeguarding them from further aggression (Mosiah 20:25-26). As a result of his intervention, the Lamanite King and his people returned to their own land in peace, ending the immediate conflict between the two groups (Mosiah 20:26).