The Book of Mormon

Mosiah 1:2

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And it came to pass that he had three sons; and he called their names Mosiah, and Helorum, and Helaman. And he caused that they should be taught in all the language of his fathers, that thereby they might become men of understanding; and that they might know concerning the prophecies, which had been spoken by the mouths of their fathers, which was delivered them by the hand of the Lord.

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And it came to pass that he had three sons; and he called their names Mosiah, and Helorum, and Helaman. And he caused that they should be taught in all the language of his fathers, that thereby they might become men of understanding; and that they might know concerning the prophecies, which had been spoken by the mouths of their fathers, which wasere delivered them by the hand of the Lord.

Simple English

He had three sons. Their names were Mosiah, Helorum, and Helaman. He made sure they learned the language of their fathers so they would be smart. He wanted them to know about the things God told their fathers.

Paraphrase

He had three sons—Mosiah, Helorum, and Helaman. He made sure they learned the language of their ancestors so they would grow into wise men who understood the prophecies their fathers had received from the Lord.