The Book of Mormon

Alma 52:24

1830 Edition

And it came to pass that when the Lamanites saw that he began to flee, they took courage and pursued them with vigor. And while Teancum was thus leading away the Lamanites which were pursuing them in vain, behold, Moroni commanded that a part of his army which were with him, should march forth into the city, and take possession of it.

Changes

And it came to pass that when the Lamanites saw that he began to flee, they took courage and pursued them with vigor. And while Teancum was thus leading away the Lamanites whicho were pursuing them in vain, behold, Moroni commanded that a part of his army whicho were with him, should march forth into the city, and take possession of it.

Simple English

When the Lamanites saw that he started running, they got brave. They chased him hard. While Teancum was leading away the Lamanites who were chasing him, Moroni told part of his army to march into the city and take it over.

Paraphrase

When the Lamanites saw him start to flee, they took courage and chased after him hard. While Teancum was leading away the Lamanites who were chasing him in vain, Moroni ordered part of his army to march into the city and take it.