The Book of Mormon

Alma 8:9

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1830 Edition

Now satan had got great hold upon the hearts of the people of the city of Ammonihah; therefore they would not hearken unto the words of Alma.

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Now sSatan had gotten great hold upon the hearts of the people of the city of Ammonihah; therefore they would not hearken unto the words of Alma.

Simple English

But Satan had a strong hold on the hearts of the people in Ammonihah. They would not listen to Alma’s words.

Paraphrase

But Satan had a powerful grip on their hearts, so they refused to listen to Alma’s words.