The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 17:5

1830 Edition

Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have taken evil counsel against thee, saying,

Influences

Isaiah 7:5 (KJV)
Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have taken evil counsel against thee, saying,

Changes

Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have taken evil counsel against thee, saying,:

Simple English

“Syria, Ephraim, and Pekah have made evil plans against you. They said:”

Paraphrase

“Syria, Ephraim, and Remaliah’s son have plotted against you. They’re saying,”