Ether 7:26

And because the people did repent of their iniquities and idolatries, the Lord did spare them, and they began to prosper again in the land. And it came to pass that Shule begat sons and daughters in his old age.

Because the people turned away from their sins and worshiping false gods, the Lord let them live. They began to do well again in the land. Shule had sons and daughters when he was old.

Because the people turned from their sins and idolatry, the Lord spared them. They began to thrive again in the land. Shule had more sons and daughters in his old age.