Alma 20:16
~90 BC
1830 Edition
Now when his father heard these words, he was angry with him, and he drew his sword that he might smite him to the earth.
Influences
Matthew 22:22 (KJV)
When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.
Changes
Now when his father had heard these words, he was angry with him, and he drew his sword that he might smite him to the earth.
Simple English
When his father heard this, he was angry with him. He pulled out his sword to strike him down.
Paraphrase
When his father heard this, his rage exploded. He drew his sword to strike Lamoni down.