2 Nephi 13:2
~559–545 BC
1830 Edition
the mighty man, and the man of war, the judge, and the prophet, and the prudent, and the ancient,
Influences
Isaiah 3:2 (KJV)
The mighty man, and the man of war, the judge, and the prophet, and the prudent, and the ancient,
Changes
Simple English
He will take away their strong soldiers, their men of war, their judges, their prophets, their wise men, and their elders.
Paraphrase
He’ll take away their heroes and soldiers, their judges and prophets, their wise leaders and elders.
Notes
13:2
It is interesting to note that the word, "prudent" is a mistranslation in the King James Bible, and should be rendered "diviner" as reflected in modern translations. This is another example of the Book of Mormon author's usage and dependence of the KJV, even when the KJV translation is in error.
For additional examples, see 2 Nephi 23:15; 2 Nephi 15:2; 3 Nephi 12:15.