near to battle # 09_1SA_07_10 # And as Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel: but the LORD thundered with a great thunder on that day upon the Philistines, and discomfited them; and they were smitten before Israel. 
near to battle # 24_JER_46_03 # Order ye the buckler and shield, and draw near to battle.