# It came about

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. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])

# after these things

This phrase refers to the events in chapter 21.

# God tested Abraham

It is implied that God tests Abraham to learn if Abraham will be faithful to him. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. AT: God tested Abraham's faithfulness" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# Here I am

"Yes, I am listening" or "Yes, what is it?"