The Book of Mormon

Ether 15:2

1830 Edition

He saw that there had been slain by the sword already nearly two millions of his people, and he began to sorrow in his heart; yea, there had been slain two millions of mighty men, and also their wives and their children.

Simple English

He saw that almost two million of his people had been killed by the sword. He was very sad. Two million strong men had been killed, and also their wives and children.

Paraphrase

He realized nearly two million of his people had already been killed in battle. His heart broke. Two million strong warriors—and their wives and children too.