Helaman's Father-Son Relationship

Helaman and his tripling warriors had as we read here in Alma 56 verses 45-3, 48. He has never had I seen so great courage, nay, not amongst all the Nephites,. But for as I had ever called them my sons. They knew that Helaman was the high priest after the Holy Word of God; they were willing to let him be their protector.