befall befall /bɪˈfɔl/

verb

1. () Become of; happen to  ( bechance [Archaic] , betide , befall )
   become of; happen to
    He promised that no harm would befall her
   He promised that no harm would befall her
    What has become of my children?
   What has become of my children?
   
2. Happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance  ( bechance , befall , happen )
   happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance
    It happens that today is my birthday
   It happens that today is my birthday
    These things befell
   These things befell