Helaman 1:5
1830 Edition
Nevertheless, it came to pass that Pahoran was appointed by the voice of the people to be a Chief Judge and a governor over the people of Nephi.
Changes
Nevertheless, it came to pass that Pahoran was appointed by the voice of the people to be a Cchief Jjudge and a governor over the people of Nephi.
Simple English
The people chose Pahoran to be the chief judge and leader over the Nephites.
Paraphrase
When the vote came in, Pahoran won and became the new chief judge and governor.