Alma 47:16

And it came to pass that he delivered his men, contrary to the commands of the king. Now this was the thing that Amalickiah desired, that he might accomplish his designs in dethroning the king.

He gave up his men. This was against the king’s commands. But this was what Amalickiah wanted. It was part of his plan to remove the king from power.

He handed his men over—directly defying the king’s command. But that’s precisely what he needed to accomplish his scheme.