The Book of Mormon

1 Nephi 3:25

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And it came to pass that when Laban saw our property, and that it was exceeding great, he did lust after it, insomuch that he thrust us out, and sent his servants to slay us, that he might obtain our property.

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And it came to pass that when Laban saw our property, and that it was exceedingly great, he did lust after it, insomuch that he thrust us out, and sent his servants to slay us, that he might obtain our property.

Simple English

When Laban saw our things and how much we had, he wanted them for himself. He pushed us out and sent his servants to kill us so he could take our things.

Paraphrase

When Laban saw how much wealth we had, greed consumed him. He threw us out and sent his servants to kill us so he could steal everything.