The Book of Mormon

Alma 20:16

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.

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.