It had been pretty peaceful for a little while, but the Lamanites came into the land, and first of all, destroyed the city of Ammonihah, just as Alma and Amulek told them. They had believed their city couldn't be destroyed, but it was.
The Lamanites also took some prisoners, but the Nephites, specifically Zoram (the chief captain) didn't know where to go to catch up to them and rescue their people.
"Therefore, he that had been appointed chief captain over the armies of the Nephites, (and his name was Zoram, and he had two sons, Lehi and Aha)—now Zoram and his two sons, knowing that Alma was high priest over the church, and having heard that he had the spirit of prophecy, therefore they went unto him and desired of him to know whither the Lord would that they should go into the wilderness in search of their brethren, who had been taken captive by the Lamanites." (Alma 16:5)
I think this says a lot about the character of Zoram. He went straight to Alma, who was the high priest. Zoram wanted to know from the Lord where they should go. He was humble enough to turn to Alma, and have him pray and ask the Lord.
An answer came to Alma, which he relayed to Zoram, and they were successful in getting their people back--all of them.
It's always important to remember where to turn for direction. The Lord knows all. He can direct us.
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