The Book of Mormon

Ether 11:4

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And he lived to a good old age, and begat Shiblom; and Shiblom reigned in his stead. And the brother of Shiblom rebelled against him; and there began to be an exceeding great war in all the land.

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And he lived to a good old age, and begat Shiblom; and Shiblom reigned in his stead. And the brother of Shiblom rebelled against him;, and there began to be an exceedingly great war in all the land.

Simple English

Com grew very old and had a son named Shiblom. Shiblom became the new king. But Shiblom’s brother fought against him. A huge war started across the land.

Paraphrase

Com lived to old age and had a son, Shiblom, who took the throne after him. But Shiblom’s brother rebelled, and a massive war broke out across the land.