The Book of Mormon

4 Nephi 1:47

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1830 Edition

And it came to pass that after three hundred and five years had passed away, (and the people did still remain in wickedness,) Amos died, and his brother, Ammaron, did keep the record, in his stead.

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And it came to pass that after three hundred and five years had passed away, (and the people did still remain in wickedness,) Amos died,; and his brother, Ammaron, did keep the record, in his stead.

Simple English

After 305 years had passed, the people were still wicked. Amos died. His brother Ammaron kept the record after him.

Paraphrase

After 305 years—the people still drowning in wickedness—Amos died. His brother Ammaron took over the record.