The Book of Mormon

Ether 6:24

1830 Edition

But Jared said unto his brother, Suffer them that they may have a king; and therefore he said unto them, Choose ye out from among our sons a king, even whom ye will.

Changes

But Jared said unto his brother,: Suffer them that they may have a king;. aAnd therefore he said unto them,: Choose ye out from among our sons a king, even whom ye will.

Simple English

But Jared said to his brother, “Let them have a king.” So he said to the people, “Choose a king from among our sons. Choose whoever you want.”

Paraphrase

But Jared said to his brother, “Let them have a king.” Then he told the people, “Choose one of our sons to be king—whoever you want.”