## It came about that ##

This phrase is used here to mark where the action starts. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.

## The princes of Pharaoh saw her ##

"Pharaoh's official saw Sarai" or "the king's officials saw her" (UDB)

## the woman was taken in Pharaoh's household ##

This can be translated with an active clause: "Pharaoh took her into his household." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

## his household ##

Since Pharaoh was a king, his house can also be called a palace, as in the (UDB).

## for her sake ##

"for Sarai's sake" or "because of her"

## donkeys ##

Donkeys are animals like horses, but they are smaller, and people use them to ride on or to carry heavy loads.

## oxen ##

Oxen are cows or bulls that people use to pull heavy loads or do other hard work. Oxen usually work in pairs.