The Book of Mormon

Alma 49:21

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And it came to pass that the Captains of the Lamanites brought up their armies before the place of entrance, and began to contend with the Nephites, to get into their place of security; but behold, they were driven back from time to time, insomuch that they were slain, with an immense slaughter.

Changes

And it came to pass that the Ccaptains of the Lamanites brought up their armies before the place of entrance, and began to contend with the Nephites, to get into their place of security; but behold, they were driven back from time to time, insomuch that they were slain, with an immense slaughter.

Simple English

The Lamanite captains brought their armies up to the entrance. They began to fight with the Nephites to get into their safe place. But they were pushed back again and again. Very many of them were killed.

Paraphrase

The Lamanite captains brought their armies to the entrance and tried to fight their way in. But they were driven back again and again. The losses were staggering.