The Book of Mormon

Mosiah 23:37

1830 Edition

But it came to pass that after Alma had shewn them the way that led to the land of Nephi, the Lamanites would not keep their promise; but they set guards round about the land of Helam, over Alma and his brethren.

Changes

But it came to pass that after Alma had sheown them the way that led to the land of Nephi, the Lamanites would not keep their promise; but they set guards round about the land of Helam, over Alma and his brethren.

Simple English

But after Alma showed them the way to the land of Nephi, the Lamanites broke their promise. They put guards all around the land of Helam to watch Alma and his people.

Paraphrase

But after Alma showed them the way, the Lamanites broke their promise. They posted guards all around Helam to keep Alma and his people trapped.