The Book of Mormon

Alma 47:27

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And it came to pass that Amalickiah commanded that his armies should march forth, and see what had happened to the king; and when they had come to the spot, and found the king lying in his gore, Amalickiah pretended to be wroth, and said, Whosoever loved the king, let him go forth and pursue his servants, that they may be slain.

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And it came to pass that Amalickiah commanded that his armies should march forth, and see what had happened to the king; and when they had come to the spot, and found the king lying in his gore, Amalickiah pretended to be wroth, and said,: Whosoever loved the king, let him go forth, and pursue his servants, that they may be slain.

Simple English

Amalickiah told his armies to march and see what happened to the king. When they came to the spot and found the king lying in his blood, Amalickiah acted angry. He said: “Whoever loved the king should chase his servants and kill them.”

Paraphrase

Amalickiah ordered his armies to march to the scene. When they arrived and found the king lying in his blood, Amalickiah acted outraged and shouted, “Anyone who loved the king—go after his servants and kill them!”