Alma 49:5
~72 BC
1830 Edition
Now at this time, the Chief Captains of the Lamanites were astonished exceedingly, because of the wisdom of the Nephites in preparing their places of security.
Influences
Acts 25:23 (KJV)
And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and was entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains, and principal men of the city, at Festus' commandment Paul was brought forth.
Changes
Now at this time, the Cchief Ccaptains of the Lamanites were astonished exceedingly, because of the wisdom of the Nephites in preparing their places of security.
Simple English
The Lamanite captains were amazed at how wise the Nephites were in preparing their safe places.
Paraphrase
The Lamanite commanders were stunned by how brilliantly the Nephites had fortified their positions.