Alma 52:16

~66 BC

1830 Edition

And it came to pass that Teancum had received orders to make an attack upon the city of Mulek, and retake it if it were possible.

Influences

Acts 27:39 (KJV)
And when it was day, they knew not the land: but they discovered a certain creek with a shore, into the which they were minded, if it were possible, to thrust in the ship.

Simple English

Teancum got orders to attack the city of Mulek and take it back if he could.

Paraphrase

Teancum had received orders to attack the city of Mulek and retake it if possible.