* **It came about 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.
* **when he drew near** - The word "he" refers to Jesus. His disciples were traveling with him.
* **Bethphage** - Bethphage was a village on the Mount of Olives, which is across the Kidron Valley from Jerusalem. (See: [[:en:ta:vol1:translate:translate_names]])