The Book of Mormon

Helaman 1:20

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therefore Coriantumr did cut down the watch by the entrance of the city, and did march forth with his whole army into the city, and they did slay every one who did oppose them, insomuch that they did take possession of the whole city.

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tTherefore Coriantumr did cut down the watch by the entrance of the city, and did march forth with his whole army into the city, and they did slay every one who did oppose them, insomuch that they did take possession of the whole city.

Simple English

So Coriantumr killed the guard at the city entrance. He marched with his whole army into the city. They killed everyone who fought against them. They took over the whole city.

Paraphrase

Coriantumr’s men killed the guards at the city gate and swept into Zarahemla. They cut down everyone who stood in their way and took control of the entire city.