The Book of Mormon

Alma 2:28

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nevertheless the Nephites, being strengthened by the hand of the Lord, having prayed mightily to him that he would deliver them out of the hands of their enemies; therefore the Lord did hear their cries, and did strengthen them, and the Lamanites and the Amlicites did fall before them.

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nNevertheless, the Nephites, being strengthened by the hand of the Lord, having prayed mightily to him that he would deliver them out of the hands of their enemies;, therefore the Lord did hear their cries, and did strengthen them, and the Lamanites and the Amlicites did fall before them.

Simple English

But the Lord made the Nephites strong. They had prayed hard for him to save them from their enemies. The Lord heard them and made them strong. The Lamanites and Amlicites lost the battle.

Paraphrase

But the Nephites had been praying hard, begging the Lord to save them from their enemies. The Lord heard their cries and gave them strength. The Lamanites and Amlicites fell before them.