The Book of Mormon

Alma 47:33

1830 Edition

Therefore when the queen had received this message, she sent unto Amalickiah, desiring him that he would spare the people of the city; and she also desired him that he should come in unto her; and she also desired him that he should bring witnesses with him, to tesify concerning the death of the king.

Changes

Therefore, when the queen had received this message, she sent unto Amalickiah, desiring him that he would spare the people of the city; and she also desired him that he should come in unto her; and she also desired him that he should bring witnesses with him, to testify concerning the death of the king.

Simple English

When the queen got this message, she sent a message to Amalickiah. She asked him to not hurt the people of the city. She also asked him to come to her. She wanted him to bring people who could tell what they saw about the king’s death.

Paraphrase

she sent word to Amalickiah asking him to spare the people of the city. She also requested that he come to her and bring witnesses who could testify about the king’s death.