The Book of Mormon

Alma 20:21

1830 Edition

Now when the king saw that Ammon could slay him, he began to plead with Ammon, that he would spare his life.

Changes

Now when the king saw that Ammon could slay him, he began to plead with Ammon, that he would spare his life.

Simple English

When the king saw that Ammon could kill him, he started to beg Ammon to let him live.

Paraphrase

When the king realized Ammon could kill him, he began begging for his life.