## It happened that ##

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.

## the days were approaching for him to go up ##

"the time was coming for him to go up" or "it was almost time for him to go up"

## resolutely ##

"determinedly" or "deliberately"

## set his face ##

This is an idiom meaning "made up his mind" or "decided" or "firmly resolved" (UDB). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

## to prepare for him ##

This means to make arrangements for his arrival in the area, possibly including a place to speak, a place to stay, and food.

## did not receive him ##

"did not welcome him" or "did not want him to stay"