Alma 18:3

3 And they answered the king, and said: Whether he be the Great Spirit or a man, we know not; but this much we do know, that he cannot be slain by the enemies of the king; neither can they scatter the king’s flocks when he is with us, because of his expertness and great strength; therefore, we know that he is a friend to the king. And now, O king, we do not believe that a man has such great power, for we know he cannot be slain.

They were being prepared to receive a testimony of Jesus Christ. Exactly what the brothers (and their parents) had been praying for.

Sometimes we don't expect the answer to our prayers.

Thank Goodness.

God's ways are always much better than even our highest expectations.