# Connecting Statement:

Mary goes to visit her relative Elizabeth, who is going to give birth to John. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/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/jit/figs-idiom]])

# the hill country

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