King Noah did not like all the things Abinadi has said so he told his priests to put him to death and only Alma who believed him tried to stop it (v1-2). Unfortunately, Noah hated that more and wanted him dead (v3). Alma his and took that time to write Abinadi's words while Abinadi was cast into prison while Noah and the priests tried to find a reason to accuse him (v4-7). The only accusation worthy of death they found was his words that God would come among the children of men (v8).
The court wanted Abinadi to take back all he had said but Abinadi refused and warned them of the judgment of God that would fall upon them if they shed innocent blood (v9-10). Noah knew somewhat of God and must have believed because he feared God's judgement (v11). The priests that he has appointed and surrounded himself with are not God fearing and pressure Noah to anger and putting Abinadi to death by fire (v12-14).
While he was burning, Abinadi prophecies that the same fate will come to them after diseases smite them and they are scattered (v15-17). The Lord will execute vengeance upon them by having their enemies hunt them down because they have fought against His people (v18-19). Abinadi seals his testimony with his death because he wouldn't deny the truth of the Savior (v20).
There are a few important lessons to learn from this story:
1. Share your testimony when commanded because chances are you will touch at least one person and God knows it.
2. Be careful who you surround yourself by, they influence your decisions because they are louder than the still small voice.
3. The Lord will watch over those who follow Him, so never deny him; the trials of the mortal life will never be as bad as never ending damnation.
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