Alma 62:3

And it came to pass that Moroni took a small number of men, according to the desire of Paharon, and gave Lehi and Teancum command over the remainder of his army, and took his march towards the land of Gideon.

Moroni took a small number of men, just as Pahoran had asked. He gave Lehi and Teancum command over the rest of his army. Then he marched toward the land of Gideon.

Moroni took a small force of men, just as Pahoran had requested, and left Lehi and Teancum in command of the rest of his army. Then he marched toward the land of Gideon.