Mosiah 17:11
~150 BC
1830 Edition
And now king Noah was about to release him, for he feared his word; for he feared that the judgments of God would come upon him.
Influences
John 19:12 (KJV)
And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.
Simple English
King Noah was about to let him go. He was afraid of Abinadi’s words. He was afraid God would punish him.
Paraphrase
King Noah was about to let him go. He feared Abinadi’s words—feared that God’s judgment would fall on him.