The Book of Mormon

Ether 10:16

1830 Edition

And after that he had obtained unto himself the kingdom, he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord; and the people did prosper in the land, and he did live to a good old age, and begat sons and daughters; and he also begat Corom, whom he anointed king in his stead.

Changes

And after that he had obtained unto himself the kingdom, he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord; and the people did prosper in the land,; and he did live to a good old age, and begat sons and daughters; and he also begat Corom, whom he anointed king in his stead.

Simple English

After he became king, he did what was right in the Lord’s sight. The people did well in the land. He lived to be very old. He had sons and daughters. He also had a son named Corom. He chose Corom to be king after him.

Paraphrase

Once he had the throne, he did what was right in the Lord’s eyes. The people thrived. He lived to a good old age and had many sons and daughters. He also had a son named Corom, whom he anointed to rule after him.