Alma 56:30
1830 Edition
Now when we saw that the Lamanites began to grow uneasy on this wise, we were desirous to bring a stratagem into an effect upon them; therefore Antipus ordered that I should march forth with my little sons, to a neighboring city, as if we were carrying provisions to a neighboring city.
Changes
Now when we saw that the Lamanites began to grow uneasy on this wise, we were desirous to bring a stratagem into an effect upon them; therefore Antipus ordered that I should march forth with my little sons, to a neighboring city, as if we were carrying provisions to a neighboring city.
Simple English
When we saw that the Lamanites were getting worried, we wanted to trick them. Antipus told me to march with my young sons toward a nearby city. We would make it look like we were carrying supplies to that city.
Paraphrase
“When we saw them getting anxious, we decided to set a trap. Antipus ordered me to march out with my young soldiers toward a neighboring city, making it look like we were delivering supplies there.”