The Book of Mormon

Mosiah 18:5

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Now there was in Mormon a fountain of pure water, and Alma resorted thither, there being near the water a thicket of small trees, where he did hide himself in the day-time, from the searches of the king.

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Now, there was in Mormon a fountain of pure water, and Alma resorted thither, there being near the water a thicket of small trees, where he did hide himself in the day-time, from the searches of the king.

Simple English

There was a fountain of clean water in Mormon. Alma went there. Near the water was a group of small trees. During the day he hid there from the king’s searchers.

Paraphrase

At Mormon there was a spring of clear water. Alma went there often. Near the water was a grove of small trees, and he hid there during the day to stay out of the king’s sight.