en_tn_lite_do_not_use/luk/19/29.md

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/translate/writing-newevent)

when he came near

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

Bethphage

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

the hill that is called Olivet

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