en_tn_condensed/luk/01/39.md

Connecting Statement:

Mary goes to visit her relative Elizabeth, who is going to give birth to John. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent)

arose

This idiom means she not only stood up, but also "got ready." Alternate translation: "started out" or "got ready" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)

the hill country

"the hilly area" or "the mountainous part of Israel"