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Connecting Statement:
When Mary and Joseph are at the temple, they meet two people: Simeon, who praises God and gives a prophecy about the child, and the prophetess Anna.
Behold
The word "behold" alerts us to a new person in the story. Your language may have a way of doing this. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-participants)
was righteous and devout
These abstract terms can be expressed as actions. Alternate translation: "did what was right and feared God" or "obeyed God's laws and feared God"
consolation of Israel
The word "Israel" is a metonym for the people of Israel. To "console" someone is to give them comfort, or "consolation." The words "consolation of Israel" are a metonym for the Christ or Messiah who would comfort or bring consolation to the people of Israel. Alternate translation: "the one who would comfort the people of Israel" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
the Holy Spirit was upon him
"the Holy Spirit was with him." God was with him in a special way and gave him wisdom and direction in his life.