'Joined' in the Bible

After they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed Him [becoming His disciples, believing and trusting in Him and following His example].

And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.

Now when the hour came, Jesus took his place at the table and the apostles joined him.

and, in the midst of their conversation and discussion, Jesus Himself came and joined them,