'Near' in the Bible

Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away.

Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, having heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him, imploring him, “Do not delay in coming to us.”

came to me, and standing near said to me, ‘Brother Saul, receive your sight!’ And at that very time I looked up at him.

Now therefore, you and the Council notify the commander to bring him down to you, as though you were going to determine his case by a more thorough investigation; and we for our part are ready to slay him before he comes near the place.”

and with difficulty sailing past it we came to a place called Fair Havens, near which was the city of Lasea.