2 Kings 7:9

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

They said to each other, “This isn't right. Today is a day to celebrate, and we haven't told anyone else what has happened. If we wait until morning, we will be punished. Let's go to the king's palace straight away and tell the good news.”

Cross References

2 Kings 5:4

When Naaman told the king what the girl had said,

2 Kings 7:10

They went back to Samaria and shouted up to the guards at the gate, “We've just come from the Syrian army camp, and all the soldiers are gone! The tents are empty, and the horses and donkeys are still tied up. We didn't see or hear anybody.”

2 Kings 7:3

About the same time, four men with leprosy were just outside the gate of Samaria. They said to each other, “Why should we sit here, waiting to die?

Proverbs 24:16

Even if good people fall seven times, they will get back up. But when trouble strikes the wicked, that's the end of them.

Isaiah 41:27

I was the first to tell the people of Jerusalem, “Look, it's happening!” I was the one who announced this good news to Zion.

Isaiah 52:7

What a beautiful sight! On the mountains a messenger announces to Jerusalem, “Good news! You're saved. There will be peace. Your God is now King.”

Nahum 1:15

Look towards the mountains, people of Judah! Here comes a messenger with good news of peace. Celebrate your festivals. Keep your promises to God. Your evil enemies are destroyed and will never again invade your country.

Numbers 32:23

But if you don't keep your promise, you will sin against the LORD and be punished.

Luke 2:10

But the angel said, “Don't be afraid! I have good news for you, which will make everyone happy.

Philippians 2:4

Care about them as much as you care about yourselves