Alma 44:15
~74 BC
1830 Edition
Now there were many, when they heard these words, and saw the scalp which was upon the sword, they were struck with fear, and many came forth and threw down their weapons of war, at the feet of Moroni, and entered into a covenant of peace. And as many as entered into a covenant, they suffered to depart into the wilderness.
Influences
Luke 8:35 (KJV)
Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.
Changes
Now there were many, when they heard these words, and saw the scalp which was upon the sword, theyat were struck with fear,; and many came forth and threw down their weapons of war, at the feet of Moroni, and entered into a covenant of peace. And as many as entered into a covenant, they suffered to depart into the wilderness.
Simple English
Many people heard these words and saw the scalp on the sword. They were scared. Many came forward and threw down their weapons at Moroni’s feet. They made a promise of peace. All who made this promise were allowed to leave into the wilderness.
Paraphrase
Many of them, when they heard those words and saw the scalp on the sword, were gripped with fear. They rushed forward and threw down their weapons at Moroni’s feet, making a covenant of peace. Everyone who made that promise was allowed to leave into the wilderness.