The Book of Mormon

Helaman 1:2

1830 Edition

For behold, Pahoran had died, and gone the way of all the earth; therefore there began to be a serious contention concerning who should have the judgement seat among the brethren, which were the sons of Pahoran.

Changes

For behold, Pahoran had died, and gone the way of all the earth; therefore there began to be a serious contention concerning who should have the judgement -seat among the brethren, whicho were the sons of Pahoran.

Simple English

Pahoran had died. So there was a serious fight about who should be the next judge. Pahoran’s sons were fighting about it.

Paraphrase

Pahoran had died, and now his sons were fighting over who should take his place as chief judge.