The Book of Mormon

Alma 51:23

1830 Edition

And it came to pass that the Nephites were not sufficiently strong in the city of Moroni; therefore Amalickiah did drive them, slaying many. And it came to pass that Amalickiah took possession of the city; yea, possession of all their fortifications.

Changes

And it came to pass that the Nephites were not sufficiently strong in the city of Moroni; therefore Amalickiah did drive them, slaying many. And it came to pass that Amalickiah took possession of the city;, yea, possession of all their fortifications.

Simple English

The Nephites were not strong enough in the city of Moroni. Amalickiah pushed them out and killed many. Amalickiah took over the city and all their forts.

Paraphrase

The Nephites didn’t have enough strength in the city of Moroni, so Amalickiah drove them out, killing many. He captured the city and all its fortifications.