1 Nephi 17:25
~592–591 BC
1830 Edition
Now ye know that the children of Israel were in bondage; and ye know that they were laden with tasks, which were grievous to be borne; wherefore, ye know that it must needs be a good thing for them, that they should be brought out of bondage.
Influences
Luke 11:46 (KJV)
And he said, Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.
Simple English
You know the children of Israel were slaves. You know they had hard work to do. So you know it was good that they were freed from slavery.
Paraphrase
'You know the Israelites were slaves. You know they carried crushing burdens. So you must see it was good for them to be set free.'