The Book of Mormon

Alma 1:2

1830 Edition

And it came to pass that in the first year of the reign of Alma in the judgment seat, there was a man brought before him to be judged; a man which was large, and was noted for his much strength;

Changes

And it came to pass that in the first year of the reign of Alma in the judgment -seat, there was a man brought before him to be judged;, a man whicho was large, and was noted for his much strength;.

Simple English

In the first year Alma was the chief judge, a man was brought to him. This man was big and very strong.

Paraphrase

That first year of Alma’s time as chief judge, a man was brought before him for trial—a big man, known for his strength.