'Approached' in the Bible

While Samuel was sacrificing the burnt offering, the Philistines approached to attack Israel. But that day the LORD thundered against the Philistines and threw them into panic, and they were defeated before Israel.

As Saul approached Samuel in the middle of the gate, he said, "Please tell me where the seer's house is."

Samuel approached Saul. "May the LORD bless you," Saul said. "I've carried out the LORD's command."

He took his staff in his hand and chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook and put them in the pouch in his shepherd's bag. He approached the Philistine with his sling in his hand.

David came to the 200 men who were too exhausted to follow him and who had been left at the Wadi Besor. They came out to meet David and the people who were with him. As David approached the people, he asked them how they were doing.