The Book of Mormon

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.”