Ether 10:5
~1400–1000 BC
1830 Edition
And it came to pass that Riplakish did not do that which was right in the sight of the Lord, for he did have many wives and concubines, and did lay that upon men’s shoulders which was grievous to be borne; yea, he did tax them with heavy taxes; and with the taxes he did build many spacious buildings.
Influences
Luke 11:46 (KJV)
And he said, Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.
Simple English
Riplakish did not do what was right in the Lord’s sight. He had many wives and concubines. He put heavy burdens on the people. He made them pay high taxes. With the taxes he built many large buildings.
Paraphrase
Riplakish didn’t do what was right in the Lord’s eyes. He took many wives and concubines. He put crushing burdens on his people—taxing them heavily so he could build extravagant palaces.