2 Kings 7:10

New International Reader's Version

So they went. They called out to the people who were guarding the city gates. They told them, “We went into Aram’s army camp. No one was there. We didn’t hear anyone. The horses and donkeys were still tied up. The tents were left just as they were.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 18:26

Then the man on guard duty saw another runner. He called out to the man guarding the gate. He said, “Look! There’s another man running alone!” The king said, “He must be bringing good news too.”

2 Kings 7:11

The people who guarded the gates shouted the news. It was reported inside the palace.

2 Kings 7:9

But then they said to one another, “What we’re doing isn’t right. This is a day of good news. And we’re keeping it to ourselves. If we wait until sunrise, we’ll be punished. Let’s go at once. Let’s report this to the royal palace.”

1 Chronicles 15:18

Along with them they chose their relatives who were next in rank. Their names were Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-Edom and Jeiel. They guarded the gates.

1 Chronicles 16:38

David also left Obed-Edom and his 68 helpers to serve with them. Obed-Edom and Hosah guarded the gates. Obed-Edom was the son of Jeduthun.

2 Chronicles 23:19

Jehoiada stationed guards at the gates of the Lord’s temple. No one who was “unclean” in any way could enter.

Psalm 127:1

If the Lord doesn’t build a house, the work of the builders is useless. If the Lord doesn’t watch over a city, it’s useless for those on guard duty to stand watch over it.