“And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.”
Bible
“Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.”
“But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.”
“And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came, and drew nigh to meet David, that David hastened, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.”
“Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.”
“And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, / Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me.”
“And it came to pass, as soon as he came nigh unto the camp, that he saw the calf, and the dancing: and Moses' anger waxed hot, and he cast the tables out of his hands, and brake them beneath the mount.”