Himni was a significant figure among the Nephite nation as one of the sons of Mosiah the Second, a righteous king who reigned in the land of Zarahemla during a critical period of Nephite history. Himni, together with his brothers Ammon, Aaron, and Omner, initially traveled a path of infidelity towards their faith, attempting to lead others astray and seeking to destroy the Church of God (Mosiah 27:8-10). This period of rebellion was, however, destined to be a prelude to a dramatic transformation.
Following a divine intervention wherein an angel appeared to them to rebuke their actions, Himni and his companions underwent a profound conversion. They shifted from being agents of discord to diligently striving to repair the injuries they had done to the Church, confessing their sins, and zealously preaching the word of God (Mosiah 27:32-37). Their sincerity and newfound commitment to the gospel were further demonstrated when they refused the kingship offered by their father, preferring to preach the gospel among the Lamanites instead (Mosiah 28:1-9; Alma 17:6).
Himni’s faithful ministry among the Lamanites, which lasted for fourteen years, resulted in a significant spiritual harvest, with many Lamanites converted to the gospel of Jesus Christ (Alma 26:29-30; Alma 25:17). Himni’s deep understanding of the scriptures, nourished by rigorous study, prayer, and fasting, empowered him with the spirit of prophecy and revelation (Alma 17:2-3). These attributes rendered his teachings potent and transformative.
Himni’s crucial role in the ministry is further highlighted by his being entrusted with the charge of the Church in Zarahemla during Alma the Younger’s missionary efforts among the Zoramites (Alma 31:6). Although the specific details of his life beyond these events are not extensively documented, his legacy as a powerful preacher and a trusted leader is clearly delineated in Nephite history. Himni, in concert with his brothers, is commemorated for tumultuous beginnings transformed by divine grace into a life of humble service and sweeping missionary success.