AlmaChapter52

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And now, it came to pass in the twenty and sixth year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi, behold, when the Lamanites awoke on the first morning of the first month, behold, they found Amalickiah was dead in his own tent; and they also saw that Teancum was ready to give them battle on that day.

And now, when the Lamanites saw this they were affrighted; and they abandoned their design in marching into the land northward, and retreated with all their army into the city of Mulek, and sought protection in their fortifications.

And it came to pass that the brother of Amalickiah was appointed king over the people; and his name was Ammoron; thus king Ammoron, the brother of king Amalickiah, was appointed to reign in his stead.

And it came to pass that he did command that his people should maintain those cities, which they had taken by the shedding of blood; for they had not taken any cities save they had lost much blood.

And now, Teancum saw that the Lamanites were determined to maintain those cities which they had taken, and those parts of the land which they had obtained possession of; and also seeing the enormity of their number, Teancum thought it was not expedient that he should attempt to attack them in their forts.

But he kept his men round about, as if making preparations for war; yea, and truly he was preparing to defend himself against them, by casting up walls round about and preparing places of resort.

And it came to pass that he kept thus preparing for war until Moroni had sent a large number of men to strengthen his army.

And Moroni also sent orders unto him that he should retain all the prisoners who fell into his hands; for as the Lamanites had taken many prisoners, that he should retain all the prisoners of the Lamanites as a ransom for those whom the Lamanites had taken.

And he also sent orders unto him that he should fortify the land Bountiful, and secure the narrow pass which led into the land northward, lest the Lamanites should obtain that point and should have power to harass them on every side.

And Moroni also sent unto him, desiring him that he would be faithful in maintaining that quarter of the land, and that he would seek every opportunity to scourge the Lamanites in that quarter, as much as was in his power, that perhaps he might take again by stratagem or some other way those cities which had been taken out of their hands; and that he also would fortify and strengthen the cities round about, which had not fallen into the hands of the Lamanites.

And he also said unto him, I would come unto you, but behold, the Lamanites are upon us in the borders of the land by the west sea; and behold, I go against them, therefore I cannot come unto you.

Now, the king (Ammoron) had departed out of the land of Zarahemla, and had made known unto the queen concerning the death of his brother, and had gathered together a large number of men, and had marched forth against the Nephites on the borders by the west sea.

And thus he was endeavoring to harass the Nephites, and to draw away a part of their forces to that part of the land, while he had commanded those whom he had left to possess the cities which he had taken, that they should also harass the Nephites on the borders by the east sea, and should take possession of their lands as much as it was in their power, according to the power of their armies.

And thus were the Nephites in those dangerous circumstances in the ending of the twenty and sixth year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi.

But behold, it came to pass in the twenty and seventh year of the reign of the judges, that Teancum, by the command of Moroni—who had established armies to protect the south and the west borders of the land, and had begun his march towards the land Bountiful, that he might assist Teancum with his men in retaking the cities which they had lost—

And it came to pass that Teancum had received orders to make an attack upon the city of Mulek, and retake it if it were possible.

And it came to pass that Teancum made preparations to make an attack upon the city of Mulek, and march forth with his army against the Lamanites; but he saw that it was impossible that he could overpower them while they were in their fortifications; therefore he abandoned his designs and returned again to the city Bountiful, to wait for the coming of Moroni, that he might receive strength to his army.

And it came to pass that Moroni did arrive with his army at the land of Bountiful, in the latter end of the twenty and seventh year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi.

And in the commencement of the twenty and eighth year, Moroni and Teancum and many of the chief captains held a council of war—what they should do to cause the Lamanites to come out against them to battle; or that they might by some means flatter them out of their strongholds, that they might gain advantage over them and take again the city of Mulek.

And it came to pass they sent embassies to the army of the Lamanites, which protected the city of Mulek, to their leader, whose name was Jacob, desiring him that he would come out with his armies to meet them upon the plains between the two cities. But behold, Jacob, who was a Zoramite, would not come out with his army to meet them upon the plains.

And it came to pass that Moroni, having no hopes of meeting them upon fair grounds, therefore, he resolved upon a plan that he might decoy the Lamanites out of their strongholds.

Therefore he caused that Teancum should take a small number of men and march down near the seashore; and Moroni and his army, by night, marched in the wilderness, on the west of the city Mulek; and thus, on the morrow, when the guards of the Lamanites had discovered Teancum, they ran and told it unto Jacob, their leader.

And it came to pass that the armies of the Lamanites did march forth against Teancum, supposing by their numbers to overpower Teancum because of the smallness of his numbers. And as Teancum saw the armies of the Lamanites coming out against him he began to retreat down by the seashore, northward.

And it came to pass that when the Lamanites saw that he began to flee, they took courage and pursued them with vigor. And while Teancum was thus leading away the Lamanites who were pursuing them in vain, behold, Moroni commanded that a part of his army who were with him should march forth into the city, and take possession of it.

And thus they did, and slew all those who had been left to protect the city, yea, all those who would not yield up their weapons of war.

And thus Moroni had obtained possession of the city Mulek with a part of his army, while he marched with the remainder to meet the Lamanites when they should return from the pursuit of Teancum.

And it came to pass that the Lamanites did pursue Teancum until they came near the city Bountiful, and then they were met by Lehi and a small army, which had been left to protect the city Bountiful.

And now behold, when the chief captains of the Lamanites had beheld Lehi with his army coming against them, they fled in much confusion, lest perhaps they should not obtain the city Mulek before Lehi should overtake them; for they were wearied because of their march, and the men of Lehi were fresh.

Now the Lamanites did not know that Moroni had been in their rear with his army; and all they feared was Lehi and his men.

Now Lehi was not desirous to overtake them till they should meet Moroni and his army.

And it came to pass that before the Lamanites had retreated far they were surrounded by the Nephites, by the men of Moroni on one hand, and the men of Lehi on the other, all of whom were fresh and full of strength; but the Lamanites were wearied because of their long march.

And Moroni commanded his men that they should fall upon them until they had given up their weapons of war.

And it came to pass that Jacob, being their leader, being also a Zoramite, and having an unconquerable spirit, he led the Lamanites forth to battle with exceeding fury against Moroni.

Moroni being in their course of march, therefore Jacob was determined to slay them and cut his way through to the city of Mulek. But behold, Moroni and his men were more powerful; therefore they did not give way before the Lamanites.

And it came to pass that they fought on both hands with exceeding fury; and there were many slain on both sides; yea, and Moroni was wounded and Jacob was killed.

And Lehi pressed upon their rear with such fury with his strong men, that the Lamanites in the rear delivered up their weapons of war; and the remainder of them, being much confused, knew not whither to go or to strike.

Now Moroni seeing their confusion, he said unto them: If ye will bring forth your weapons of war and deliver them up, behold we will forbear shedding your blood.

And it came to pass that when the Lamanites had heard these words, their chief captains, all those who were not slain, came forth and threw down their weapons of war at the feet of Moroni, and also commanded their men that they should do the same.

But behold, there were many that would not; and those who would not deliver up their swords were taken and bound, and their weapons of war were taken from them, and they were compelled to march with their brethren forth into the land Bountiful.

And now the number of prisoners who were taken exceeded more than the number of those who had been slain, yea, more than those who had been slain on both sides.

In the twenty-sixth year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi, the Lamanites woke on the first morning of the first month and found Amalickiah dead in his own tent. They also saw that Teancum was ready to fight them that day. When they saw this, they were terrified. They gave up their plan to march into the land northward, retreated with their whole army into the city of Mulek, and sought protection in their fortifications.

Then Amalickiah's brother was appointed king over the people. His name was Ammoron, and so he reigned in his brother's place. He commanded his people to hold the cities they had taken by shedding blood, because they hadn't taken a single city without losing much blood.

Now Teancum saw that the Lamanites were determined to hold the cities they had taken and the parts of the land they had gained possession of. Seeing also how enormous their numbers were, he decided it wasn't wise to try to attack them in their forts. But he kept his men around him, as if he were making preparations for war. And truly he was preparing to defend himself against them, by throwing up walls and building places of refuge. He kept preparing for war this way until Moroni had sent a large number of men to strengthen his army.

Moroni also sent him orders to keep every prisoner who fell into his hands. The Lamanites had taken many prisoners, so he was to keep all of theirs as a ransom for the ones they had taken. He also sent orders telling him to fortify Bountiful and secure the narrow pass that led into the land northward, so that the Lamanites wouldn't gain that point and have the power to harass them on every side. Moroni also sent word urging him to be faithful in holding that quarter of the land and to seek every chance to strike at the Lamanites there, as much as he could, so that he might retake by strategy or some other way the cities that had been taken from them. He was also to fortify and strengthen the surrounding cities that hadn't fallen into the hands of the Lamanites.

He also said to him: "I would come to you, but the Lamanites are upon us on the borders of the land by the west sea. I'm going out against them, so I can't come."

Now the king, Ammoron, had left the land of Zarahemla, told the queen about his brother's death, gathered a large number of men, and marched out against the Nephites on the borders by the west sea. So he was trying to harass the Nephites and draw part of their forces away to that part of the land. Meanwhile the men he had left to hold the cities he had taken were under orders to harass the Nephites on the borders by the east sea as well. They were to take possession of the Nephites' lands as far as they could, according to the strength of their armies. And so the Nephites were in these dangerous circumstances at the end of the twenty-sixth year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi.

But in the twenty-seventh year of the reign of the judges, Teancum was acting under Moroni's command. Moroni had set up armies to protect the south and west borders of the land, and begun his march toward Bountiful to help Teancum with his men in retaking the cities they had lost. Teancum had received orders to attack the city of Mulek and retake it if he could. So he prepared to attack the city and march out with his army against the Lamanites. But he saw that he couldn't possibly overpower them while they were in their fortifications, so he gave up his plan and returned to the city of Bountiful to wait for Moroni to come and strengthen his army.

Moroni arrived with his army in the land of Bountiful near the end of the twenty-seventh year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi. At the beginning of the twenty-eighth year, Moroni, Teancum, and many of the chief captains held a council of war about what they could do to make the Lamanites come out and fight them, or to lure them somehow out of their strongholds, so that they could gain the advantage and retake the city of Mulek.

So they sent messengers to the Lamanite army protecting the city of Mulek, to their leader, a man named Jacob, asking him to come out with his armies and meet them on the plains between the two cities. But Jacob, who was a Zoramite, wouldn't come out with his army to meet them there. Since Moroni had no hope of meeting them on fair ground, he settled on a plan to decoy the Lamanites out of their strongholds.

So he had Teancum take a small number of men and march down near the seashore, while Moroni and his army marched by night through the wilderness, west of the city of Mulek. The next day, after the Lamanite guards had spotted Teancum, they ran and told Jacob, their leader. The Lamanite armies marched out against Teancum, expecting their numbers to overpower him because he had so few men. And when Teancum saw them coming out against him, he began retreating down along the seashore, northward. When the Lamanites saw him fleeing, they took courage and chased them hard. And while Teancum was leading away the Lamanites who were chasing them in vain, Moroni commanded the part of his army that was with him to march into the city and take possession of it.

And that is what they did. They killed all those who had been left to protect the city, all those who wouldn't give up their weapons of war. And so Moroni had gained possession of the city of Mulek with part of his army, while he marched with the rest to meet the Lamanites when they returned from chasing Teancum.

The Lamanites chased Teancum until they came near the city of Bountiful, and there they were met by Lehi and a small army that had been left to protect it. Now after the Lamanite chief captains had seen Lehi coming against them with his army, they fled in great confusion, afraid they wouldn't reach the city of Mulek before Lehi overtook them. They were worn out from their march, and Lehi's men were fresh. Now the Lamanites didn't know that Moroni had been behind them with his army. All they feared was Lehi and his men. And Lehi didn't want to overtake them until they met Moroni and his army.

Before the Lamanites had retreated far, they were surrounded by the Nephites: Moroni's men on one side and Lehi's men on the other, all of them fresh and full of strength. But the Lamanites were worn out from their long march. And Moroni commanded his men to fall on them until they gave up their weapons of war.

Jacob, their leader, who was also a Zoramite and had an unconquerable spirit, led the Lamanites out to battle against Moroni with great fury. Moroni and his men were in the path of their march, so Jacob was determined to kill them and force his way through to the city of Mulek. But they were stronger, so they didn't give way before the Lamanites. They fought on both fronts with great fury, and many were killed on both sides. Moroni was wounded, and Jacob was killed.

And Lehi pressed their rear so furiously with his strong men that the Lamanites at the back gave up their weapons of war, and the rest of them, thrown into confusion, didn't know where to go or where to strike.

Now when Moroni saw their confusion, he said to them: "If you will bring out your weapons of war and hand them over, we won't shed your blood."

When the Lamanites heard this, their chief captains, all those who hadn't been killed, came forward, threw down their weapons of war at Moroni's feet, and commanded their men to do the same. But there were many who wouldn't, and those who refused to give up their swords were taken and bound. Their weapons of war were taken from them, and they were forced to march with their brothers into Bountiful. And the number of prisoners taken was greater than the number of those who had been killed, more even than all those killed on both sides.

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And now, it came to pass in the twenty and sixth year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi, behold, when the Lamanites awoke on the first morning of the first month, behold, they found Amalickiah was dead in his own tent; and they also saw that Teancum was ready to give them battle on that day.

In the twenty-sixth year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi, the Lamanites woke on the first morning of the first month and found Amalickiah dead in his own tent. They also saw that Teancum was ready to fight them that day.

And now, when the Lamanites saw this they were affrighted; and they abandoned their design in marching into the land northward, and retreated with all their army into the city of Mulek, and sought protection in their fortifications.

When they saw this, they were terrified. They gave up their plan to march into the land northward, retreated with their whole army into the city of Mulek, and sought protection in their fortifications.

And it came to pass that the brother of Amalickiah was appointed king over the people; and his name was Ammoron; thus king Ammoron, the brother of king Amalickiah, was appointed to reign in his stead.

Then Amalickiah's brother was appointed king over the people. His name was Ammoron, and so he reigned in his brother's place.

And it came to pass that he did command that his people should maintain those cities, which they had taken by the shedding of blood; for they had not taken any cities save they had lost much blood.

He commanded his people to hold the cities they had taken by shedding blood, because they hadn't taken a single city without losing much blood.

And now, Teancum saw that the Lamanites were determined to maintain those cities which they had taken, and those parts of the land which they had obtained possession of; and also seeing the enormity of their number, Teancum thought it was not expedient that he should attempt to attack them in their forts.

Now Teancum saw that the Lamanites were determined to hold the cities they had taken and the parts of the land they had gained possession of. Seeing also how enormous their numbers were, he decided it wasn't wise to try to attack them in their forts.

But he kept his men round about, as if making preparations for war; yea, and truly he was preparing to defend himself against them, by casting up walls round about and preparing places of resort.

But he kept his men around him, as if he were making preparations for war. And truly he was preparing to defend himself against them, by throwing up walls and building places of refuge.

And it came to pass that he kept thus preparing for war until Moroni had sent a large number of men to strengthen his army.

He kept preparing for war this way until Moroni had sent a large number of men to strengthen his army.

And Moroni also sent orders unto him that he should retain all the prisoners who fell into his hands; for as the Lamanites had taken many prisoners, that he should retain all the prisoners of the Lamanites as a ransom for those whom the Lamanites had taken.

Moroni also sent him orders to keep every prisoner who fell into his hands. The Lamanites had taken many prisoners, so he was to keep all of theirs as a ransom for the ones they had taken.

And he also sent orders unto him that he should fortify the land Bountiful, and secure the narrow pass which led into the land northward, lest the Lamanites should obtain that point and should have power to harass them on every side.

He also sent orders telling him to fortify Bountiful and secure the narrow pass that led into the land northward, so that the Lamanites wouldn't gain that point and have the power to harass them on every side.

And Moroni also sent unto him, desiring him that he would be faithful in maintaining that quarter of the land, and that he would seek every opportunity to scourge the Lamanites in that quarter, as much as was in his power, that perhaps he might take again by stratagem or some other way those cities which had been taken out of their hands; and that he also would fortify and strengthen the cities round about, which had not fallen into the hands of the Lamanites.

Moroni also sent word urging him to be faithful in holding that quarter of the land and to seek every chance to strike at the Lamanites there, as much as he could, so that he might retake by strategy or some other way the cities that had been taken from them. He was also to fortify and strengthen the surrounding cities that hadn't fallen into the hands of the Lamanites.

And he also said unto him, I would come unto you, but behold, the Lamanites are upon us in the borders of the land by the west sea; and behold, I go against them, therefore I cannot come unto you.

He also said to him: "I would come to you, but the Lamanites are upon us on the borders of the land by the west sea. I'm going out against them, so I can't come."

Now, the king (Ammoron) had departed out of the land of Zarahemla, and had made known unto the queen concerning the death of his brother, and had gathered together a large number of men, and had marched forth against the Nephites on the borders by the west sea.

Now the king, Ammoron, had left the land of Zarahemla, told the queen about his brother's death, gathered a large number of men, and marched out against the Nephites on the borders by the west sea.

And thus he was endeavoring to harass the Nephites, and to draw away a part of their forces to that part of the land, while he had commanded those whom he had left to possess the cities which he had taken, that they should also harass the Nephites on the borders by the east sea, and should take possession of their lands as much as it was in their power, according to the power of their armies.

So he was trying to harass the Nephites and draw part of their forces away to that part of the land. Meanwhile the men he had left to hold the cities he had taken were under orders to harass the Nephites on the borders by the east sea as well. They were to take possession of the Nephites' lands as far as they could, according to the strength of their armies.

And thus were the Nephites in those dangerous circumstances in the ending of the twenty and sixth year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi.

And so the Nephites were in these dangerous circumstances at the end of the twenty-sixth year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi.

But behold, it came to pass in the twenty and seventh year of the reign of the judges, that Teancum, by the command of Moroni—who had established armies to protect the south and the west borders of the land, and had begun his march towards the land Bountiful, that he might assist Teancum with his men in retaking the cities which they had lost—

But in the twenty-seventh year of the reign of the judges, Teancum was acting under Moroni's command. Moroni had set up armies to protect the south and west borders of the land, and begun his march toward Bountiful to help Teancum with his men in retaking the cities they had lost.

And it came to pass that Teancum had received orders to make an attack upon the city of Mulek, and retake it if it were possible.

Teancum had received orders to attack the city of Mulek and retake it if he could.

And it came to pass that Teancum made preparations to make an attack upon the city of Mulek, and march forth with his army against the Lamanites; but he saw that it was impossible that he could overpower them while they were in their fortifications; therefore he abandoned his designs and returned again to the city Bountiful, to wait for the coming of Moroni, that he might receive strength to his army.

So he prepared to attack the city and march out with his army against the Lamanites. But he saw that he couldn't possibly overpower them while they were in their fortifications, so he gave up his plan and returned to the city of Bountiful to wait for Moroni to come and strengthen his army.

And it came to pass that Moroni did arrive with his army at the land of Bountiful, in the latter end of the twenty and seventh year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi.

Moroni arrived with his army in the land of Bountiful near the end of the twenty-seventh year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi.

And in the commencement of the twenty and eighth year, Moroni and Teancum and many of the chief captains held a council of war—what they should do to cause the Lamanites to come out against them to battle; or that they might by some means flatter them out of their strongholds, that they might gain advantage over them and take again the city of Mulek.

At the beginning of the twenty-eighth year, Moroni, Teancum, and many of the chief captains held a council of war about what they could do to make the Lamanites come out and fight them, or to lure them somehow out of their strongholds, so that they could gain the advantage and retake the city of Mulek.

And it came to pass they sent embassies to the army of the Lamanites, which protected the city of Mulek, to their leader, whose name was Jacob, desiring him that he would come out with his armies to meet them upon the plains between the two cities. But behold, Jacob, who was a Zoramite, would not come out with his army to meet them upon the plains.

So they sent messengers to the Lamanite army protecting the city of Mulek, to their leader, a man named Jacob, asking him to come out with his armies and meet them on the plains between the two cities. But Jacob, who was a Zoramite, wouldn't come out with his army to meet them there.

And it came to pass that Moroni, having no hopes of meeting them upon fair grounds, therefore, he resolved upon a plan that he might decoy the Lamanites out of their strongholds.

Since Moroni had no hope of meeting them on fair ground, he settled on a plan to decoy the Lamanites out of their strongholds.

Therefore he caused that Teancum should take a small number of men and march down near the seashore; and Moroni and his army, by night, marched in the wilderness, on the west of the city Mulek; and thus, on the morrow, when the guards of the Lamanites had discovered Teancum, they ran and told it unto Jacob, their leader.

So he had Teancum take a small number of men and march down near the seashore, while Moroni and his army marched by night through the wilderness, west of the city of Mulek. The next day, after the Lamanite guards had spotted Teancum, they ran and told Jacob, their leader.

And it came to pass that the armies of the Lamanites did march forth against Teancum, supposing by their numbers to overpower Teancum because of the smallness of his numbers. And as Teancum saw the armies of the Lamanites coming out against him he began to retreat down by the seashore, northward.

The Lamanite armies marched out against Teancum, expecting their numbers to overpower him because he had so few men. And when Teancum saw them coming out against him, he began retreating down along the seashore, northward.

And it came to pass that when the Lamanites saw that he began to flee, they took courage and pursued them with vigor. And while Teancum was thus leading away the Lamanites who were pursuing them in vain, behold, Moroni commanded that a part of his army who were with him should march forth into the city, and take possession of it.

When the Lamanites saw him fleeing, they took courage and chased them hard. And while Teancum was leading away the Lamanites who were chasing them in vain, Moroni commanded the part of his army that was with him to march into the city and take possession of it.

And thus they did, and slew all those who had been left to protect the city, yea, all those who would not yield up their weapons of war.

And that is what they did. They killed all those who had been left to protect the city, all those who wouldn't give up their weapons of war.

And thus Moroni had obtained possession of the city Mulek with a part of his army, while he marched with the remainder to meet the Lamanites when they should return from the pursuit of Teancum.

And so Moroni had gained possession of the city of Mulek with part of his army, while he marched with the rest to meet the Lamanites when they returned from chasing Teancum.

And it came to pass that the Lamanites did pursue Teancum until they came near the city Bountiful, and then they were met by Lehi and a small army, which had been left to protect the city Bountiful.

The Lamanites chased Teancum until they came near the city of Bountiful, and there they were met by Lehi and a small army that had been left to protect it.

And now behold, when the chief captains of the Lamanites had beheld Lehi with his army coming against them, they fled in much confusion, lest perhaps they should not obtain the city Mulek before Lehi should overtake them; for they were wearied because of their march, and the men of Lehi were fresh.

Now after the Lamanite chief captains had seen Lehi coming against them with his army, they fled in great confusion, afraid they wouldn't reach the city of Mulek before Lehi overtook them. They were worn out from their march, and Lehi's men were fresh.

Now the Lamanites did not know that Moroni had been in their rear with his army; and all they feared was Lehi and his men.

Now the Lamanites didn't know that Moroni had been behind them with his army. All they feared was Lehi and his men.

Now Lehi was not desirous to overtake them till they should meet Moroni and his army.

And Lehi didn't want to overtake them until they met Moroni and his army.

And it came to pass that before the Lamanites had retreated far they were surrounded by the Nephites, by the men of Moroni on one hand, and the men of Lehi on the other, all of whom were fresh and full of strength; but the Lamanites were wearied because of their long march.

Before the Lamanites had retreated far, they were surrounded by the Nephites: Moroni's men on one side and Lehi's men on the other, all of them fresh and full of strength. But the Lamanites were worn out from their long march.

And Moroni commanded his men that they should fall upon them until they had given up their weapons of war.

And Moroni commanded his men to fall on them until they gave up their weapons of war.

And it came to pass that Jacob, being their leader, being also a Zoramite, and having an unconquerable spirit, he led the Lamanites forth to battle with exceeding fury against Moroni.

Jacob, their leader, who was also a Zoramite and had an unconquerable spirit, led the Lamanites out to battle against Moroni with great fury.

Moroni being in their course of march, therefore Jacob was determined to slay them and cut his way through to the city of Mulek. But behold, Moroni and his men were more powerful; therefore they did not give way before the Lamanites.

Moroni and his men were in the path of their march, so Jacob was determined to kill them and force his way through to the city of Mulek. But they were stronger, so they didn't give way before the Lamanites.

And it came to pass that they fought on both hands with exceeding fury; and there were many slain on both sides; yea, and Moroni was wounded and Jacob was killed.

They fought on both fronts with great fury, and many were killed on both sides. Moroni was wounded, and Jacob was killed.

And Lehi pressed upon their rear with such fury with his strong men, that the Lamanites in the rear delivered up their weapons of war; and the remainder of them, being much confused, knew not whither to go or to strike.

And Lehi pressed their rear so furiously with his strong men that the Lamanites at the back gave up their weapons of war, and the rest of them, thrown into confusion, didn't know where to go or where to strike.

Now Moroni seeing their confusion, he said unto them: If ye will bring forth your weapons of war and deliver them up, behold we will forbear shedding your blood.

Now when Moroni saw their confusion, he said to them: "If you will bring out your weapons of war and hand them over, we won't shed your blood."

And it came to pass that when the Lamanites had heard these words, their chief captains, all those who were not slain, came forth and threw down their weapons of war at the feet of Moroni, and also commanded their men that they should do the same.

When the Lamanites heard this, their chief captains, all those who hadn't been killed, came forward, threw down their weapons of war at Moroni's feet, and commanded their men to do the same.

But behold, there were many that would not; and those who would not deliver up their swords were taken and bound, and their weapons of war were taken from them, and they were compelled to march with their brethren forth into the land Bountiful.

But there were many who wouldn't, and those who refused to give up their swords were taken and bound. Their weapons of war were taken from them, and they were forced to march with their brothers into Bountiful.

And now the number of prisoners who were taken exceeded more than the number of those who had been slain, yea, more than those who had been slain on both sides.

And the number of prisoners taken was greater than the number of those who had been killed, more even than all those killed on both sides.

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And now, it came to pass in the twenty and sixth year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi, behold, when the Lamanites awoke on the first morning of the first month, behold, they found Amalickiah was dead in his own tent; and they also saw that Teancum was ready to give them battle on that day. And now, when the Lamanites saw this they were affrighted; and they abandoned their design in marching into the land northward, and retreated with all their army into the city of Mulek, and sought protection in their fortifications.
In the twenty-sixth year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi, the Lamanites woke on the first morning of the first month and found Amalickiah dead in his own tent. They also saw that Teancum was ready to fight them that day. When they saw this, they were terrified. They gave up their plan to march into the land northward, retreated with their whole army into the city of Mulek, and sought protection in their fortifications.
And it came to pass that the brother of Amalickiah was appointed king over the people; and his name was Ammoron; thus king Ammoron, the brother of king Amalickiah, was appointed to reign in his stead. And it came to pass that he did command that his people should maintain those cities, which they had taken by the shedding of blood; for they had not taken any cities save they had lost much blood.
Then Amalickiah's brother was appointed king over the people. His name was Ammoron, and so he reigned in his brother's place. He commanded his people to hold the cities they had taken by shedding blood, because they hadn't taken a single city without losing much blood.
And now, Teancum saw that the Lamanites were determined to maintain those cities which they had taken, and those parts of the land which they had obtained possession of; and also seeing the enormity of their number, Teancum thought it was not expedient that he should attempt to attack them in their forts. But he kept his men round about, as if making preparations for war; yea, and truly he was preparing to defend himself against them, by casting up walls round about and preparing places of resort. And it came to pass that he kept thus preparing for war until Moroni had sent a large number of men to strengthen his army.
Now Teancum saw that the Lamanites were determined to hold the cities they had taken and the parts of the land they had gained possession of. Seeing also how enormous their numbers were, he decided it wasn't wise to try to attack them in their forts. But he kept his men around him, as if he were making preparations for war. And truly he was preparing to defend himself against them, by throwing up walls and building places of refuge. He kept preparing for war this way until Moroni had sent a large number of men to strengthen his army.
And Moroni also sent orders unto him that he should retain all the prisoners who fell into his hands; for as the Lamanites had taken many prisoners, that he should retain all the prisoners of the Lamanites as a ransom for those whom the Lamanites had taken. And he also sent orders unto him that he should fortify the land Bountiful, and secure the narrow pass which led into the land northward, lest the Lamanites should obtain that point and should have power to harass them on every side. And Moroni also sent unto him, desiring him that he would be faithful in maintaining that quarter of the land, and that he would seek every opportunity to scourge the Lamanites in that quarter, as much as was in his power, that perhaps he might take again by stratagem or some other way those cities which had been taken out of their hands; and that he also would fortify and strengthen the cities round about, which had not fallen into the hands of the Lamanites.
Moroni also sent him orders to keep every prisoner who fell into his hands. The Lamanites had taken many prisoners, so he was to keep all of theirs as a ransom for the ones they had taken. He also sent orders telling him to fortify Bountiful and secure the narrow pass that led into the land northward, so that the Lamanites wouldn't gain that point and have the power to harass them on every side. Moroni also sent word urging him to be faithful in holding that quarter of the land and to seek every chance to strike at the Lamanites there, as much as he could, so that he might retake by strategy or some other way the cities that had been taken from them. He was also to fortify and strengthen the surrounding cities that hadn't fallen into the hands of the Lamanites.
And he also said unto him, I would come unto you, but behold, the Lamanites are upon us in the borders of the land by the west sea; and behold, I go against them, therefore I cannot come unto you.
He also said to him: "I would come to you, but the Lamanites are upon us on the borders of the land by the west sea. I'm going out against them, so I can't come."
Now, the king (Ammoron) had departed out of the land of Zarahemla, and had made known unto the queen concerning the death of his brother, and had gathered together a large number of men, and had marched forth against the Nephites on the borders by the west sea. And thus he was endeavoring to harass the Nephites, and to draw away a part of their forces to that part of the land, while he had commanded those whom he had left to possess the cities which he had taken, that they should also harass the Nephites on the borders by the east sea, and should take possession of their lands as much as it was in their power, according to the power of their armies. And thus were the Nephites in those dangerous circumstances in the ending of the twenty and sixth year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi.
Now the king, Ammoron, had left the land of Zarahemla, told the queen about his brother's death, gathered a large number of men, and marched out against the Nephites on the borders by the west sea. So he was trying to harass the Nephites and draw part of their forces away to that part of the land. Meanwhile the men he had left to hold the cities he had taken were under orders to harass the Nephites on the borders by the east sea as well. They were to take possession of the Nephites' lands as far as they could, according to the strength of their armies. And so the Nephites were in these dangerous circumstances at the end of the twenty-sixth year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi.
But behold, it came to pass in the twenty and seventh year of the reign of the judges, that Teancum, by the command of Moroni—who had established armies to protect the south and the west borders of the land, and had begun his march towards the land Bountiful, that he might assist Teancum with his men in retaking the cities which they had lost— And it came to pass that Teancum had received orders to make an attack upon the city of Mulek, and retake it if it were possible. And it came to pass that Teancum made preparations to make an attack upon the city of Mulek, and march forth with his army against the Lamanites; but he saw that it was impossible that he could overpower them while they were in their fortifications; therefore he abandoned his designs and returned again to the city Bountiful, to wait for the coming of Moroni, that he might receive strength to his army.
But in the twenty-seventh year of the reign of the judges, Teancum was acting under Moroni's command. Moroni had set up armies to protect the south and west borders of the land, and begun his march toward Bountiful to help Teancum with his men in retaking the cities they had lost. Teancum had received orders to attack the city of Mulek and retake it if he could. So he prepared to attack the city and march out with his army against the Lamanites. But he saw that he couldn't possibly overpower them while they were in their fortifications, so he gave up his plan and returned to the city of Bountiful to wait for Moroni to come and strengthen his army.
And it came to pass that Moroni did arrive with his army at the land of Bountiful, in the latter end of the twenty and seventh year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi. And in the commencement of the twenty and eighth year, Moroni and Teancum and many of the chief captains held a council of war—what they should do to cause the Lamanites to come out against them to battle; or that they might by some means flatter them out of their strongholds, that they might gain advantage over them and take again the city of Mulek.
Moroni arrived with his army in the land of Bountiful near the end of the twenty-seventh year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi. At the beginning of the twenty-eighth year, Moroni, Teancum, and many of the chief captains held a council of war about what they could do to make the Lamanites come out and fight them, or to lure them somehow out of their strongholds, so that they could gain the advantage and retake the city of Mulek.
And it came to pass they sent embassies to the army of the Lamanites, which protected the city of Mulek, to their leader, whose name was Jacob, desiring him that he would come out with his armies to meet them upon the plains between the two cities. But behold, Jacob, who was a Zoramite, would not come out with his army to meet them upon the plains. And it came to pass that Moroni, having no hopes of meeting them upon fair grounds, therefore, he resolved upon a plan that he might decoy the Lamanites out of their strongholds.
So they sent messengers to the Lamanite army protecting the city of Mulek, to their leader, a man named Jacob, asking him to come out with his armies and meet them on the plains between the two cities. But Jacob, who was a Zoramite, wouldn't come out with his army to meet them there. Since Moroni had no hope of meeting them on fair ground, he settled on a plan to decoy the Lamanites out of their strongholds.
Therefore he caused that Teancum should take a small number of men and march down near the seashore; and Moroni and his army, by night, marched in the wilderness, on the west of the city Mulek; and thus, on the morrow, when the guards of the Lamanites had discovered Teancum, they ran and told it unto Jacob, their leader. And it came to pass that the armies of the Lamanites did march forth against Teancum, supposing by their numbers to overpower Teancum because of the smallness of his numbers. And as Teancum saw the armies of the Lamanites coming out against him he began to retreat down by the seashore, northward. And it came to pass that when the Lamanites saw that he began to flee, they took courage and pursued them with vigor. And while Teancum was thus leading away the Lamanites who were pursuing them in vain, behold, Moroni commanded that a part of his army who were with him should march forth into the city, and take possession of it.
So he had Teancum take a small number of men and march down near the seashore, while Moroni and his army marched by night through the wilderness, west of the city of Mulek. The next day, after the Lamanite guards had spotted Teancum, they ran and told Jacob, their leader. The Lamanite armies marched out against Teancum, expecting their numbers to overpower him because he had so few men. And when Teancum saw them coming out against him, he began retreating down along the seashore, northward. When the Lamanites saw him fleeing, they took courage and chased them hard. And while Teancum was leading away the Lamanites who were chasing them in vain, Moroni commanded the part of his army that was with him to march into the city and take possession of it.
And thus they did, and slew all those who had been left to protect the city, yea, all those who would not yield up their weapons of war. And thus Moroni had obtained possession of the city Mulek with a part of his army, while he marched with the remainder to meet the Lamanites when they should return from the pursuit of Teancum.
And that is what they did. They killed all those who had been left to protect the city, all those who wouldn't give up their weapons of war. And so Moroni had gained possession of the city of Mulek with part of his army, while he marched with the rest to meet the Lamanites when they returned from chasing Teancum.
And it came to pass that the Lamanites did pursue Teancum until they came near the city Bountiful, and then they were met by Lehi and a small army, which had been left to protect the city Bountiful. And now behold, when the chief captains of the Lamanites had beheld Lehi with his army coming against them, they fled in much confusion, lest perhaps they should not obtain the city Mulek before Lehi should overtake them; for they were wearied because of their march, and the men of Lehi were fresh. Now the Lamanites did not know that Moroni had been in their rear with his army; and all they feared was Lehi and his men. Now Lehi was not desirous to overtake them till they should meet Moroni and his army.
The Lamanites chased Teancum until they came near the city of Bountiful, and there they were met by Lehi and a small army that had been left to protect it. Now after the Lamanite chief captains had seen Lehi coming against them with his army, they fled in great confusion, afraid they wouldn't reach the city of Mulek before Lehi overtook them. They were worn out from their march, and Lehi's men were fresh. Now the Lamanites didn't know that Moroni had been behind them with his army. All they feared was Lehi and his men. And Lehi didn't want to overtake them until they met Moroni and his army.
And it came to pass that before the Lamanites had retreated far they were surrounded by the Nephites, by the men of Moroni on one hand, and the men of Lehi on the other, all of whom were fresh and full of strength; but the Lamanites were wearied because of their long march. And Moroni commanded his men that they should fall upon them until they had given up their weapons of war.
Before the Lamanites had retreated far, they were surrounded by the Nephites: Moroni's men on one side and Lehi's men on the other, all of them fresh and full of strength. But the Lamanites were worn out from their long march. And Moroni commanded his men to fall on them until they gave up their weapons of war.
And it came to pass that Jacob, being their leader, being also a Zoramite, and having an unconquerable spirit, he led the Lamanites forth to battle with exceeding fury against Moroni. Moroni being in their course of march, therefore Jacob was determined to slay them and cut his way through to the city of Mulek. But behold, Moroni and his men were more powerful; therefore they did not give way before the Lamanites. And it came to pass that they fought on both hands with exceeding fury; and there were many slain on both sides; yea, and Moroni was wounded and Jacob was killed.
Jacob, their leader, who was also a Zoramite and had an unconquerable spirit, led the Lamanites out to battle against Moroni with great fury. Moroni and his men were in the path of their march, so Jacob was determined to kill them and force his way through to the city of Mulek. But they were stronger, so they didn't give way before the Lamanites. They fought on both fronts with great fury, and many were killed on both sides. Moroni was wounded, and Jacob was killed.
And Lehi pressed upon their rear with such fury with his strong men, that the Lamanites in the rear delivered up their weapons of war; and the remainder of them, being much confused, knew not whither to go or to strike.
And Lehi pressed their rear so furiously with his strong men that the Lamanites at the back gave up their weapons of war, and the rest of them, thrown into confusion, didn't know where to go or where to strike.
Now Moroni seeing their confusion, he said unto them: If ye will bring forth your weapons of war and deliver them up, behold we will forbear shedding your blood.
Now when Moroni saw their confusion, he said to them: "If you will bring out your weapons of war and hand them over, we won't shed your blood."
And it came to pass that when the Lamanites had heard these words, their chief captains, all those who were not slain, came forth and threw down their weapons of war at the feet of Moroni, and also commanded their men that they should do the same. But behold, there were many that would not; and those who would not deliver up their swords were taken and bound, and their weapons of war were taken from them, and they were compelled to march with their brethren forth into the land Bountiful. And now the number of prisoners who were taken exceeded more than the number of those who had been slain, yea, more than those who had been slain on both sides.
When the Lamanites heard this, their chief captains, all those who hadn't been killed, came forward, threw down their weapons of war at Moroni's feet, and commanded their men to do the same. But there were many who wouldn't, and those who refused to give up their swords were taken and bound. Their weapons of war were taken from them, and they were forced to march with their brothers into Bountiful. And the number of prisoners taken was greater than the number of those who had been killed, more even than all those killed on both sides.

And now, it came to pass in the twenty and sixth year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi, behold, when the Lamanites awoke on the first morning of the first month, behold, they found Amalickiah was dead in his own tent; and they also saw that Teancum was ready to give them battle on that day.

In the twenty-sixth year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi, the Lamanites woke on the first morning of the first month and found Amalickiah dead in his own tent. They also saw that Teancum was ready to fight them that day.

And now, when the Lamanites saw this they were affrighted; and they abandoned their design in marching into the land northward, and retreated with all their army into the city of Mulek, and sought protection in their fortifications.

When they saw this, they were terrified. They gave up their plan to march into the land northward, retreated with their whole army into the city of Mulek, and sought protection in their fortifications.

And it came to pass that the brother of Amalickiah was appointed king over the people; and his name was Ammoron; thus king Ammoron, the brother of king Amalickiah, was appointed to reign in his stead.

Then Amalickiah's brother was appointed king over the people. His name was Ammoron, and so he reigned in his brother's place.

And it came to pass that he did command that his people should maintain those cities, which they had taken by the shedding of blood; for they had not taken any cities save they had lost much blood.

He commanded his people to hold the cities they had taken by shedding blood, because they hadn't taken a single city without losing much blood.

And now, Teancum saw that the Lamanites were determined to maintain those cities which they had taken, and those parts of the land which they had obtained possession of; and also seeing the enormity of their number, Teancum thought it was not expedient that he should attempt to attack them in their forts.

Now Teancum saw that the Lamanites were determined to hold the cities they had taken and the parts of the land they had gained possession of. Seeing also how enormous their numbers were, he decided it wasn't wise to try to attack them in their forts.

But he kept his men round about, as if making preparations for war; yea, and truly he was preparing to defend himself against them, by casting up walls round about and preparing places of resort.

But he kept his men around him, as if he were making preparations for war. And truly he was preparing to defend himself against them, by throwing up walls and building places of refuge.

And it came to pass that he kept thus preparing for war until Moroni had sent a large number of men to strengthen his army.

He kept preparing for war this way until Moroni had sent a large number of men to strengthen his army.

And Moroni also sent orders unto him that he should retain all the prisoners who fell into his hands; for as the Lamanites had taken many prisoners, that he should retain all the prisoners of the Lamanites as a ransom for those whom the Lamanites had taken.

Moroni also sent him orders to keep every prisoner who fell into his hands. The Lamanites had taken many prisoners, so he was to keep all of theirs as a ransom for the ones they had taken.

And he also sent orders unto him that he should fortify the land Bountiful, and secure the narrow pass which led into the land northward, lest the Lamanites should obtain that point and should have power to harass them on every side.

He also sent orders telling him to fortify Bountiful and secure the narrow pass that led into the land northward, so that the Lamanites wouldn't gain that point and have the power to harass them on every side.

And Moroni also sent unto him, desiring him that he would be faithful in maintaining that quarter of the land, and that he would seek every opportunity to scourge the Lamanites in that quarter, as much as was in his power, that perhaps he might take again by stratagem or some other way those cities which had been taken out of their hands; and that he also would fortify and strengthen the cities round about, which had not fallen into the hands of the Lamanites.

Moroni also sent word urging him to be faithful in holding that quarter of the land and to seek every chance to strike at the Lamanites there, as much as he could, so that he might retake by strategy or some other way the cities that had been taken from them. He was also to fortify and strengthen the surrounding cities that hadn't fallen into the hands of the Lamanites.

And he also said unto him, I would come unto you, but behold, the Lamanites are upon us in the borders of the land by the west sea; and behold, I go against them, therefore I cannot come unto you.

He also said to him: "I would come to you, but the Lamanites are upon us on the borders of the land by the west sea. I'm going out against them, so I can't come."

Now, the king (Ammoron) had departed out of the land of Zarahemla, and had made known unto the queen concerning the death of his brother, and had gathered together a large number of men, and had marched forth against the Nephites on the borders by the west sea.

Now the king, Ammoron, had left the land of Zarahemla, told the queen about his brother's death, gathered a large number of men, and marched out against the Nephites on the borders by the west sea.

And thus he was endeavoring to harass the Nephites, and to draw away a part of their forces to that part of the land, while he had commanded those whom he had left to possess the cities which he had taken, that they should also harass the Nephites on the borders by the east sea, and should take possession of their lands as much as it was in their power, according to the power of their armies.

So he was trying to harass the Nephites and draw part of their forces away to that part of the land. Meanwhile the men he had left to hold the cities he had taken were under orders to harass the Nephites on the borders by the east sea as well. They were to take possession of the Nephites' lands as far as they could, according to the strength of their armies.

And thus were the Nephites in those dangerous circumstances in the ending of the twenty and sixth year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi.

And so the Nephites were in these dangerous circumstances at the end of the twenty-sixth year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi.

But behold, it came to pass in the twenty and seventh year of the reign of the judges, that Teancum, by the command of Moroni—who had established armies to protect the south and the west borders of the land, and had begun his march towards the land Bountiful, that he might assist Teancum with his men in retaking the cities which they had lost—

But in the twenty-seventh year of the reign of the judges, Teancum was acting under Moroni's command. Moroni had set up armies to protect the south and west borders of the land, and begun his march toward Bountiful to help Teancum with his men in retaking the cities they had lost.

And it came to pass that Teancum had received orders to make an attack upon the city of Mulek, and retake it if it were possible.

Teancum had received orders to attack the city of Mulek and retake it if he could.

And it came to pass that Teancum made preparations to make an attack upon the city of Mulek, and march forth with his army against the Lamanites; but he saw that it was impossible that he could overpower them while they were in their fortifications; therefore he abandoned his designs and returned again to the city Bountiful, to wait for the coming of Moroni, that he might receive strength to his army.

So he prepared to attack the city and march out with his army against the Lamanites. But he saw that he couldn't possibly overpower them while they were in their fortifications, so he gave up his plan and returned to the city of Bountiful to wait for Moroni to come and strengthen his army.

And it came to pass that Moroni did arrive with his army at the land of Bountiful, in the latter end of the twenty and seventh year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi.

Moroni arrived with his army in the land of Bountiful near the end of the twenty-seventh year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi.

And in the commencement of the twenty and eighth year, Moroni and Teancum and many of the chief captains held a council of war—what they should do to cause the Lamanites to come out against them to battle; or that they might by some means flatter them out of their strongholds, that they might gain advantage over them and take again the city of Mulek.

At the beginning of the twenty-eighth year, Moroni, Teancum, and many of the chief captains held a council of war about what they could do to make the Lamanites come out and fight them, or to lure them somehow out of their strongholds, so that they could gain the advantage and retake the city of Mulek.

And it came to pass they sent embassies to the army of the Lamanites, which protected the city of Mulek, to their leader, whose name was Jacob, desiring him that he would come out with his armies to meet them upon the plains between the two cities. But behold, Jacob, who was a Zoramite, would not come out with his army to meet them upon the plains.

So they sent messengers to the Lamanite army protecting the city of Mulek, to their leader, a man named Jacob, asking him to come out with his armies and meet them on the plains between the two cities. But Jacob, who was a Zoramite, wouldn't come out with his army to meet them there.

And it came to pass that Moroni, having no hopes of meeting them upon fair grounds, therefore, he resolved upon a plan that he might decoy the Lamanites out of their strongholds.

Since Moroni had no hope of meeting them on fair ground, he settled on a plan to decoy the Lamanites out of their strongholds.

Therefore he caused that Teancum should take a small number of men and march down near the seashore; and Moroni and his army, by night, marched in the wilderness, on the west of the city Mulek; and thus, on the morrow, when the guards of the Lamanites had discovered Teancum, they ran and told it unto Jacob, their leader.

So he had Teancum take a small number of men and march down near the seashore, while Moroni and his army marched by night through the wilderness, west of the city of Mulek. The next day, after the Lamanite guards had spotted Teancum, they ran and told Jacob, their leader.

And it came to pass that the armies of the Lamanites did march forth against Teancum, supposing by their numbers to overpower Teancum because of the smallness of his numbers. And as Teancum saw the armies of the Lamanites coming out against him he began to retreat down by the seashore, northward.

The Lamanite armies marched out against Teancum, expecting their numbers to overpower him because he had so few men. And when Teancum saw them coming out against him, he began retreating down along the seashore, northward.

And it came to pass that when the Lamanites saw that he began to flee, they took courage and pursued them with vigor. And while Teancum was thus leading away the Lamanites who were pursuing them in vain, behold, Moroni commanded that a part of his army who were with him should march forth into the city, and take possession of it.

When the Lamanites saw him fleeing, they took courage and chased them hard. And while Teancum was leading away the Lamanites who were chasing them in vain, Moroni commanded the part of his army that was with him to march into the city and take possession of it.

And thus they did, and slew all those who had been left to protect the city, yea, all those who would not yield up their weapons of war.

And that is what they did. They killed all those who had been left to protect the city, all those who wouldn't give up their weapons of war.

And thus Moroni had obtained possession of the city Mulek with a part of his army, while he marched with the remainder to meet the Lamanites when they should return from the pursuit of Teancum.

And so Moroni had gained possession of the city of Mulek with part of his army, while he marched with the rest to meet the Lamanites when they returned from chasing Teancum.

And it came to pass that the Lamanites did pursue Teancum until they came near the city Bountiful, and then they were met by Lehi and a small army, which had been left to protect the city Bountiful.

The Lamanites chased Teancum until they came near the city of Bountiful, and there they were met by Lehi and a small army that had been left to protect it.

And now behold, when the chief captains of the Lamanites had beheld Lehi with his army coming against them, they fled in much confusion, lest perhaps they should not obtain the city Mulek before Lehi should overtake them; for they were wearied because of their march, and the men of Lehi were fresh.

Now after the Lamanite chief captains had seen Lehi coming against them with his army, they fled in great confusion, afraid they wouldn't reach the city of Mulek before Lehi overtook them. They were worn out from their march, and Lehi's men were fresh.

Now the Lamanites did not know that Moroni had been in their rear with his army; and all they feared was Lehi and his men.

Now the Lamanites didn't know that Moroni had been behind them with his army. All they feared was Lehi and his men.

Now Lehi was not desirous to overtake them till they should meet Moroni and his army.

And Lehi didn't want to overtake them until they met Moroni and his army.

And it came to pass that before the Lamanites had retreated far they were surrounded by the Nephites, by the men of Moroni on one hand, and the men of Lehi on the other, all of whom were fresh and full of strength; but the Lamanites were wearied because of their long march.

Before the Lamanites had retreated far, they were surrounded by the Nephites: Moroni's men on one side and Lehi's men on the other, all of them fresh and full of strength. But the Lamanites were worn out from their long march.

And Moroni commanded his men that they should fall upon them until they had given up their weapons of war.

And Moroni commanded his men to fall on them until they gave up their weapons of war.

And it came to pass that Jacob, being their leader, being also a Zoramite, and having an unconquerable spirit, he led the Lamanites forth to battle with exceeding fury against Moroni.

Jacob, their leader, who was also a Zoramite and had an unconquerable spirit, led the Lamanites out to battle against Moroni with great fury.

Moroni being in their course of march, therefore Jacob was determined to slay them and cut his way through to the city of Mulek. But behold, Moroni and his men were more powerful; therefore they did not give way before the Lamanites.

Moroni and his men were in the path of their march, so Jacob was determined to kill them and force his way through to the city of Mulek. But they were stronger, so they didn't give way before the Lamanites.

And it came to pass that they fought on both hands with exceeding fury; and there were many slain on both sides; yea, and Moroni was wounded and Jacob was killed.

They fought on both fronts with great fury, and many were killed on both sides. Moroni was wounded, and Jacob was killed.

And Lehi pressed upon their rear with such fury with his strong men, that the Lamanites in the rear delivered up their weapons of war; and the remainder of them, being much confused, knew not whither to go or to strike.

And Lehi pressed their rear so furiously with his strong men that the Lamanites at the back gave up their weapons of war, and the rest of them, thrown into confusion, didn't know where to go or where to strike.

Now Moroni seeing their confusion, he said unto them: If ye will bring forth your weapons of war and deliver them up, behold we will forbear shedding your blood.

Now when Moroni saw their confusion, he said to them: "If you will bring out your weapons of war and hand them over, we won't shed your blood."

And it came to pass that when the Lamanites had heard these words, their chief captains, all those who were not slain, came forth and threw down their weapons of war at the feet of Moroni, and also commanded their men that they should do the same.

When the Lamanites heard this, their chief captains, all those who hadn't been killed, came forward, threw down their weapons of war at Moroni's feet, and commanded their men to do the same.

But behold, there were many that would not; and those who would not deliver up their swords were taken and bound, and their weapons of war were taken from them, and they were compelled to march with their brethren forth into the land Bountiful.

But there were many who wouldn't, and those who refused to give up their swords were taken and bound. Their weapons of war were taken from them, and they were forced to march with their brothers into Bountiful.

And now the number of prisoners who were taken exceeded more than the number of those who had been slain, yea, more than those who had been slain on both sides.

And the number of prisoners taken was greater than the number of those who had been killed, more even than all those killed on both sides.