# General Information:

Jesus approaches Jerusalem.

# It came about that

This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new event. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/writing-newevent]])

# when he came near

The word "he" refers to Jesus. His disciples were also traveling with him.

# Bethphage

Bethphage is a village on the Mount of Olives, which is across the Kidron Valley from Jerusalem. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]])

# the mountain that is called Olives

"the hill that is called the Mount of Olives" or "the hill that is called 'Olive Tree Mountain'"