1And it came to pass in the Commencement of the fifth Year of their reign there began to be a contention among the people for a certain man being Called Amlici he being a very Cunning man Yea a wise man as to the wisdom of the world he being after the order of the man that slew Gideon by the sword who was executed ac cording to the Law,
1And it came to pass in the commencement of the fifth year of their reign there began to be a contention among the people; for a certain man, being called Amlici, he being a very cunning man, yea, a wise man as to the wisdom of the world, he being after the order of the man that slew Gideon by the sword, who was executed according to the law—
2Now this Amlici had by his Cunning drawn away much people after him even so much that they began to be very powerful & they began to endeavor to establish Amlici to be a King over the people
2Now this Amlici had, by his cunning, drawn away much people after him; even so much that they began to be very powerful; and they began to endeavor to establish Amlici to be a king over the people.
3now this was this alarming to the people of the Church and also to all those who had not been drawn away after the perswasions of Amlici for they knew that according to their Law that such things must be established by the Voice of the people
3Now this was alarming to the people of the church, and also to all those who had not been drawn away after the persuasions of Amlici; for they knew that according to their law that such things must be established by the voice of the people.
4therefore if it were possible that Amlici should gain the voice of the people he being a wicked man would deprive them of their rights & privileges of the Church & c. for it was his intent to de stroy the Church of God,
4Therefore, if it were possible that Amlici should gain the voice of the people, he, being a wicked man, would deprive them of their rights and privileges of the church; for it was his intent to destroy the church of God.
5And it came to pass that the people assembled themselves together throughout all the land, every man according to his mind, whether it w◊ re for ar against Amlici in separate bodies haveing much dispute and wonderful Contentions one with another
5And it came to pass that the people assembled themselves together throughout all the land, every man according to his mind, whether it were for or against Amlici, in separate bodies, having much dispute and wonderful contentions one with another.
6& thus they did assemble themselves together to cast in their voices Concerning the matter and they were laid before the Judges,
6And thus they did assemble themselves together to cast in their voices concerning the matter; and they were laid before the judges.
7And it came to pass that the Voice of the people came against Amlici that he was not made King over the people
7And it came to pass that the voice of the people came against Amlici, that he was not made king over the people.
8now this did cause much joy in the hearts of those which were against him but Amlici did stir up those which were in his favor to anger against those which were not in his favor,
8Now this did cause much joy in the hearts of those who were against him; but Amlici did stir up those who were in his favor to anger against those who were not in his favor.
9And it came to pass that they gathered themselves together & did Consecrate Amlici to be their King,
9And it came to pass that they gathered themselves together, and did consecrate Amlici to be their king.
10now when Amlici was made King over them he Commanded them that they should take up Armes against their Brethren & this he done that he might subject them to him,
10Now when Amlici was made king over them he commanded them that they should take up arms against their brethren; and this he did that he might subject them to him.
11now the people of Amlici were distinguished by the name of Amlici being Called Amlikites & the remain der were Called Nephites or the people of God
11Now the people of Amlici were distinguished by the name of Amlici, being called Amlicites; and the remainder were called Nephites, or the people of God.
12therefore the people of the Nephites was aware of the intent of the Amlikites & therefore they did prepare for to meet them yea they did arm themselves with swords & with simiters & With bows & with arrows & with stones & with slings & with all man ner of weapons of war of every kind
12Therefore the people of the Nephites were aware of the intent of the Amlicites, and therefore they did prepare to meet them; yea, they did arm themselves with swords, and with cimeters, and with bows, and with arrows, and with stones, and with slings, and with all manner of weapons of war, of every kind.
13& thus they were prepaired to meet the Amlicites at the time of their Comeing, & there was appointed Captains & higher Captains & Chief Captains according to their numbers,
13And thus they were prepared to meet the Amlicites at the time of their coming. And there were appointed captains, and higher captains, and chief captains, according to their numbers.
14And it came to pass that Amlici did arm his men with all manner of weapons of war of every kind & he also appointed rulers & leaders over his people to lead them to war gainst their Brethren,
14And it came to pass that Amlici did arm his men with all manner of weapons of war of every kind; and he also appointed rulers and leaders over his people, to lead them to war against their brethren.
15And it came to pass that the Amlicites came upon the hill Amnihu, which was east of the river Sidon, which ran by the land of Zarahemla, and there they began to make war with the Nephites.
15& it came to pass that the Amlicites came up upon the hill Amnihu which was East of the River Sidon which ran by the land of Zarahemla & there they began to make war with the Nepites, Now
16Alma he being the Chief Judge & the Governor of the people of Nephi therefore he went up with his people, Yea with his Captains & Chief Captains Yea at the head of his Armies against the Amlicites to Battle
16Now Alma, being the chief judge and the governor of the people of Nephi, therefore he went up with his people, yea, with his captains, and chief captains, yea, at the head of his armies, against the Amlicites to battle.
17& they bgan to Slay the Amlicites upon the hill East of Sidon & the Amlicites did contend with the Nephites with great strength in somuch that many of the Nephites did fall before the Amlicites,
17And they began to slay the Amlicites upon the hill east of Sidon. And the Amlicites did contend with the Nephites with great strength, insomuch that many of the Nephites did fall before the Amlicites.
18Nevertheless the Lord did strengthen the hand of the Nepites that they Slew the Amlicites with a great slaughter that they bgan to flee before them,
18Nevertheless the Lord did strengthen the hand of the Nephites, that they slew the Amlicites with great slaughter, that they began to flee before them.
19And it came to pass that the Nephites did persue the Amlicites all that day & did Slay them with much slaughter in somuch that there was Slain of the Amlicites twelve Thousand five hundred thirty & two Souls. And there was slain of the Nephites Six Thousand five hundred sixty & two Souls.
19And it came to pass that the Nephites did pursue the Amlicites all that day, and did slay them with much slaughter, insomuch that there were slain of the Amlicites twelve thousand five hundred thirty and two souls; and there were slain of the Nephites six thousand five hundred sixty and two souls.
20And it came to pass that when Alma could peursue the Amlicites no longer he Caused that his people should pitch their tents in the Valley of Gideon the valley being Called after that Gideon which was slain by the hand of Nehor with the sword & in this valley the Nepites did pitch their tents for the night,
20And it came to pass that when Alma could pursue the Amlicites no longer he caused that his people should pitch their tents in the valley of Gideon, the valley being called after that Gideon who was slain by the hand of Nehor with the sword; and in this valley the Nephites did pitch their tents for the night.
21& Alma sent spies to follow the remnant of the Amlicites that he might know of their plans & their plots whereby he might guard himself against them that he might preserve his People from being destroyed,
21And Alma sent spies to follow the remnant of the Amlicites, that he might know of their plans and their plots, whereby he might guard himself against them, that he might preserve his people from being destroyed.
22now those which he had sent out to watch the Camp of the Amlicites were called Zeram & Amnor & Manti & Limher these were they which went out with their men to watch camp of the Amlicites,
22Now those whom he had sent out to watch the camp of the Amlicites were called Zeram, and Amnor, and Manti, and Limher; these were they who went out with their men to watch the camp of the Amlicites.
23& it came to pass thot on the morrow they returned into the Camp of the Nephites in great haste being greatly ast onished & struck with much fear, Saying
23And it came to pass that on the morrow they returned into the camp of the Nephites in great haste, being greatly astonished, and struck with much fear, saying:
24Behold we followed the Camp of the Amlicites & to our great astonishment, in the land of Minon above the land of Zarahemla in the Course of the land of Nephi we saw a numerous host of the Lamanites, And behold the Amlicites have joined them
24Behold, we followed the camp of the Amlicites, and to our great astonishment, in the land of Minon, above the land of Zarahemla, in the course of the land of Nephi, we saw a numerous host of the Lamanites; and behold, the Amlicites have joined them;
25and they are upon our Brethren in that Land & they are fleeing before them with their Flocks and their wives & their children towards our City & except we make haste they obtain possession of our City & our Fathers & our wives and our Children be slain,
25And they are upon our brethren in that land; and they are fleeing before them with their flocks, and their wives, and their children, towards our city; and except we make haste they obtain possession of our city, and our fathers, and our wives, and our children be slain.
26And it came to pass that the people of Ne phi took their tents & departed out of the valley of Gideon towards their City which was the City of Zarahemla,
26And it came to pass that the people of Nephi took their tents, and departed out of the valley of Gideon towards their city, which was the city of Zarahemla.
27and behold as they were Crossing the River Sidon the Lamanites & the Amlicites being as numerous almost as it were as the Sands of the Sea comeing upon them to destroy them,
27And behold, as they were crossing the river Sidon, the Lamanites and the Amlicites, being as numerous almost, as it were, as the sands of the sea, came upon them to destroy them.
28Nevertheless the Nephites being strengthened by the hond of the Lord having Prayed mightily to Him that he would deliver them out of the hands of their Enemies therefore the Lord did hear their Cries & did strengthen them & the Lamanites & the Amlicites did fall before them,
28Nevertheless, the Nephites being strengthened by the hand of the Lord, having prayed mightily to him that he would deliver them out of the hands of their enemies, therefore the Lord did hear their cries, and did strengthen them, and the Lamanites and the Amlicites did fall before them.
29And it came to pass that Alma faught with Amlici with the Sword face to face & they did Contend mightily one with another.
29And it came to pass that Alma fought with Amlici with the sword, face to face; and they did contend mightily, one with another.
30and it came to pass that Alma he being a man of God being exercised with much faith & he Cried saying O Lord have mercy & spare my life that I may be an instrument in thy hands to save and protect this people,
30And it came to pass that Alma, being a man of God, being exercised with much faith, cried, saying: O Lord, have mercy and spare my life, that I may be an instrument in thy hands to save and preserve this people.
31now when Alma had said these words he contended again Amlici & he was strengthnd in somuch that he slew Amlici with the sword,
31Now when Alma had said these words he contended again with Amlici; and he was strengthened, insomuch that he slew Amlici with the sword.
32and he also contended with the King of the Lamanites but the King of the Lamanites fled back from bfore Alma and sent his guards to Contend with Alma
32And he also contended with the king of the Lamanites; but the king of the Lamanites fled back from before Alma and sent his guards to contend with Alma.
33but Alma with his guards Contended with the guards of the King of the Lamanites until he slew & drave them back
33But Alma, with his guards, contended with the guards of the king of the Lamanites until he slew and drove them back.
34& thus he Cleared the ground or rather the bank which was on the west of the River Sidon throwing the bodies of the Lamanites which had been slain, into the waters of the river Sidon that thereby his people might have room to Cross & Contend with the Lamanites & the Amlicites on the west side of the river Sidon
34And thus he cleared the ground, or rather the bank, which was on the west of the river Sidon, throwing the bodies of the Lamanites who had been slain into the waters of Sidon, that thereby his people might have room to cross and contend with the Lamanites and the Amlicites on the west side of the river Sidon.
35& it came to pass that when they had all Crossed the river Sidon that the Lamanites & the Amlic ites began to flee before them notwithstanding they were so numerous that they Could not be numbered
35And it came to pass that when they had all crossed the river Sidon that the Lamanites and the Amlicites began to flee before them, notwithstanding they were so numerous that they could not be numbered.
36& they fled before the Nephites towards the wilder ness which was west & North away byond the borders of the land and the Nep hites did pursue them with their might & did slay them
36And they fled before the Nephites towards the wilderness which was west and north, away beyond the borders of the land; and the Nephites did pursue them with their might, and did slay them.
37Yea they were met on every hond and slain & driven until they were scattered on the west & on the North until they had reached the wilderness which was Called Herm ounts & it was that part of the wilderness which was infested by wild and ravenous beasts
37Yea, they were met on every hand, and slain and driven, until they were scattered on the west, and on the north, until they had reached the wilderness, which was called Hermounts; and it was that part of the wilderness which was infested by wild and ravenous beasts.
38& it came to pass that many died in the wilderness of their wounds & were devoured by those beasts & also the Vultures of the Air and their bones have been found & have been heaped up on the Earth
38And it came to pass that many died in the wilderness of their wounds, and were devoured by those beasts and also the vultures of the air; and their bones have been found, and have been heaped up on the earth.