Why did Gidgiddoni refuse to attack the robbers “in their own lands”?

Thomas R. Valletta

“Although the people had faith in Gidgiddoni as a prophet, they misunderstood his role in leading them. They assumed he could lead them in a successful offensive battle against the Gadianton robbers; however, he explained that the Lord would not help them launch a first-strike attack against their enemies but would only help them defend themselves” (Szink, “Just and True Record,” 131).

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