Alma 43:23

But it came to pass, as soon as they had departed into the wilderness, Moroni sent spies into the wilderness, to watch their camp; and Moroni, also, knowing of the prophecies of Alma, sent certain men unto him, desiring him that he should inquire of the Lord whither the armies of the Nephites should go, to defend themselves against the Lamanites.

But as soon as they left into the wilderness, Moroni sent spies into the wilderness to watch their camp. Moroni knew about Alma’s prophecies. So he sent some men to Alma asking him to pray to the Lord. Moroni wanted to know where the Nephite armies should go to defend themselves against the Lamanites.

But as soon as they left for the wilderness, Moroni sent spies to watch their camp. And because Moroni knew about Alma’s prophetic gift, he sent messengers asking Alma to inquire of the Lord where the Nephite armies should go to defend themselves.