The Book of Mormon

Alma 1:9

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Now because Gideon withstood him with the words of God, he was wroth with Gideon, and drew his sword and began to smite him. Now Gideon being stricken with many years, therefore he was not able to withstand his blows, therefore he was slain by the sword;

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Now, because Gideon withstood him with the words of God, he was wroth with Gideon, and drew his sword and began to smite him. Now Gideon being stricken with many years, therefore he was not able to withstand his blows, therefore he was slain by the sword;.

Simple English

Because Gideon stood up to him with God’s words, he got angry. He pulled out his sword and started hitting him. Gideon was very old. He could not block the hits. So he was killed with the sword.

Paraphrase

When Gideon confronted him with God’s word, the man flew into a rage. He drew his sword and struck at Gideon. Gideon was old and couldn’t defend himself. The sword killed him.