The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 23:4

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The noise of the multitude in the mountains like as of a great people; a tumultuous noise of the kingdoms of nations gathered together: the Lord of hosts mustereth the hosts of the battle.

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Isaiah 13:4 (KJV)
The noise of a multitude in the mountains, like as of a great people; a tumultuous noise of the kingdoms of nations gathered together: the LORD of hosts mustereth the host of the battle.

Changes

The noise of the multitude in the mountains like as of a great people;, a tumultuous noise of the kingdoms of nations gathered together:, the Lord of hHosts mustereth the hosts of the battle.

Simple English

Listen to the loud noise in the mountains. It sounds like many people. Listen to the noise of kingdoms and nations coming together. The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is getting his army ready for battle.

Paraphrase

Listen—a roar in the mountains, like a massive army on the move! It’s the thunder of kingdoms, nations gathering together. The Lord Almighty is assembling his forces for war.