The Book of Mormon

Omni 1:23

1830 Edition

Behold, I, Amaleki, was born in the days of Mosiah; and I have lived to see his death; and Benjamin, his son, reigneth in his stead.

Simple English

I, Amaleki, was born during Mosiah’s time. I have lived to see him die. His son Benjamin now rules in his place.

Paraphrase

I, Amaleki, was born during Mosiah’s time. I lived to see him die, and his son Benjamin became king.