The Book of Mormon

Alma 51:16

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for it was his first care to put an end to such contentions, and dissentions among the people; for behold, this had been hitherto a cause of all their destruction.—And it came to pass that it was granted, according to the voice of the people.

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fFor it was his first care to put an end to such contentions, and dissentsions among the people; for behold, this had been hitherto a cause of all their destruction.— And it came to pass that it was granted, according to the voice of the people.

Simple English

He wanted to stop the fighting and arguments among the people. This had always been the cause of their problems. The people approved his request.

Paraphrase

His first priority was ending this internal conflict. These divisions had always been what destroyed them. The governor granted his request, with the people’s approval.