The Book of Mormon

Alma 55:33

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And now it came to pass that it was expedient for Moroni to make preparations to attack the city Morianton.—For behold, the Lamanites had, by their labors, fortified the city Morionton until it had become an exceeding strong hold;

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And now it came to pass that it was expedient for Moroni to make preparations to attack the city Morianton.—F; for behold, the Lamanites had, by their labors, fortified the city Morioanton until it had become an exceeding strong hold;.

Simple English

It was time for Moroni to get ready to attack the city of Morianton. The Lamanites had worked hard and made the city of Morianton very strong.

Paraphrase

After this, Moroni decided it was time to prepare an attack on the city of Morianton. The Lamanites had worked hard to fortify it, and it had become an extremely strong fortress.