Alma 50:26
1830 Edition
For behold, the people which possessed the land of Morianton, did claim a part of the land of Lehi; therefore there began to be a warm contention between them, insomuch that the people of Morianton took up armss against their brethren, and they were determined, by the sword to slay them.
Changes
For behold, the people whicho possessed the land of Morianton, did claim a part of the land of Lehi; therefore there began to be a warm contention between them, insomuch that the people of Morianton took up armss against their brethren, and they were determined, by the sword to slay them.
Simple English
The people from Morianton said that part of Lehi’s land was theirs. A big argument started. The people of Morianton picked up weapons against the people of Lehi. They wanted to kill them with swords.
Paraphrase
The people of Morianton claimed part of Lehi’s land. The argument heated up until the people of Morianton grabbed their weapons and prepared to kill their neighbors.