The Book of Mormon

Helaman 1:7

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But behold, Paanchi, and that part of the people that were desirous that he should be their governor, was exceeding wroth; therefore he was about to flatter away those people to rise up in rebellion against their brethren.

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But behold, Paanchi, and that part of the people that were desirous that he should be their governor, was exceedingly wroth; therefore, he was about to flatter away those people to rise up in rebellion against their brethren.

Simple English

But Paanchi and the people who wanted him to be their leader were very angry. He was about to trick those people into fighting against their brothers.

Paraphrase

But Paanchi and his followers were furious. He started working the crowds, stirring them up to rebel.