The Book of Mormon

Alma 58:21

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And it came to pass that when they had cut them off, they ran to the city, and fell upon the guards which were left to guard the city, insomuch that they did destroy them, and did take possession of the city.

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And it came to pass that when they had cut them off, they ran to the city, and fell upon the guards whicho were left to guard the city, insomuch that they did destroy them, and did take possession of the city.

Simple English

After they killed the spies, they ran to the city. They attacked the guards who were left to protect the city. They destroyed them and took over the city.

Paraphrase

Then they raced to the city and attacked the small guard force that had been left behind. They wiped them out and captured the city.