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## It came about that ##
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This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
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## when he drew near ##
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The word "he" refers to Jesus. His disciples were traveling with him.
## Bethphage ##
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Bethphage was a village on the Mount of Olives, which is across the Kidron Valley from Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
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## the mount that is called Olivet ##
"the hill that is called the Mount of Olives" or "the hill that is called "Olive Tree Mountain."