The Book of Mormon

Alma 52:3

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And it came to pass that the brother of Amalickiah was appointed king over the people; and his name was Ammoron: thus king Ammoron, the brother of king Amalickiah, was appointed to reign in his stead.

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And it came to pass that the brother of Amalickiah was appointed king over the people; and his name was Ammoron:; thus king Ammoron, the brother of king Amalickiah, was appointed to reign in his stead.

Simple English

Amalickiah’s brother was made king over the people. His name was Ammoron. So King Ammoron, the brother of King Amalickiah, was made king in his place.

Paraphrase

Amalickiah’s brother was appointed king over the people. His name was Ammoron—so King Ammoron took his brother’s place on the throne.