The Book of Mormon

Alma 51:31

1830 Edition

But behold, he met with a disappointment, by being repulsed by Teancum and his men, for they were great warriors: for every man of Teancum did exceed the Lamanites in their strength, and in their skill of war, insomuch that they did gain advantage over the Lamanites.

Changes

But behold, he met with a disappointment, by being repulsed by Teancum and his men, for they were great warriors:; for every man of Teancum did exceed the Lamanites in their strength, and in their skill of war, insomuch that they did gain advantage over the Lamanites.

Simple English

But he was disappointed. Teancum and his men pushed him back. They were great fighters. Every man with Teancum was stronger than the Lamanites. They were better at war. They won against the Lamanites.

Paraphrase

But Amalickiah met bitter disappointment. Teancum and his men drove him back. They were elite warriors. Every one of Teancum’s men outmatched the Lamanites in strength and combat skill, and they gained the advantage.