The Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 3:26

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And they were exceeding sorrowful because of their enemy. And Gidgiddoni did cause that they should make weapons of war, of every kind, that they should be strong with armor, and with shields, and with bucklers, after the manner of his instruction.

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And they were exceedingly sorrowful because of their enemyies. And Gidgiddoni did cause that they should make weapons of war, of every kind, thatnd they should be strong with armor, and with shields, and with bucklers, after the manner of his instruction.

Simple English

They were very sad because of their enemy. Gidgiddoni had them make all kinds of weapons for war. They became strong with armor, shields, and bucklers. He taught them how.

Paraphrase

They were heartbroken over the coming war. Gidgiddoni had them make every kind of weapon, equipping themselves with armor, shields, and bucklers, exactly as he instructed.