The Book of Mormon

Omni 1:12

1830 Edition

Behold, I am Amaleki, the son of Abinadom. Behold, I will speak unto you somewhat concerning Mosiah, which was made king over the land of Zarahemla: for behold, he being warned of the Lord that he should flee out of the land of Nephi, and as many as would hearken unto the voice of the Lord, should also depart out of the land with him, into the wilderness.

Changes

Behold, I am Amaleki, the son of Abinadom. Behold, I will speak unto you somewhat concerning Mosiah, whicho was made king over the land of Zarahemla:; for behold, he being warned of the Lord that he should flee out of the land of Nephi, and as many as would hearken unto the voice of the Lord, should also depart out of the land with him, into the wilderness.

Simple English

I am Amaleki, the son of Abinadom. I will tell you about Mosiah, who became king over the land of Zarahemla. The Lord warned him that he should leave the land of Nephi. Everyone who would listen to the Lord’s voice should also leave the land with him and go into the wilderness.

Paraphrase

I’m Amaleki, son of Abinadom. Let me tell you about Mosiah, who became king over the land of Zarahemla. The Lord warned him to flee from the land of Nephi. Everyone who would listen to God’s voice left with him into the wilderness.