Mosiah 29:42
~92 BC
1830 Edition
And it came to pass that Alma was appointed to be the chief judge; he being also the high priest; his father having conferred the office upon him, and had given him the charge concerning all the affairs of the church.
Influences
Acts 22:5 (KJV)
As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were there bound unto Jerusalem, for to be punished.
Changes
And it came to pass that Alma was appointed to be the first chief judge;, he being also the high priest;, his father having conferred the office upon him, and hadving given him the charge concerning all the affairs of the church.
Simple English
Alma was picked to be the chief judge. He was also the high priest. His father had given him this job. He had put him in charge of all the church’s business.
Paraphrase
Alma was appointed chief judge. He was also the high priest. His father had given him that office and put him in charge of all church matters.