2 Kings 7:9

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2 Kings 7:7–11 · Berean Standard Bible

7 Thus the Arameans had arisen and fled at twilight, abandoning their tents and horses and donkeys. The camp was intact, and they had run for their lives.

8 When the lepers reached the edge of the camp, they went into a tent to eat and drink. Then they carried off the silver, gold, and clothing, and went and hid them. On returning, they entered another tent, carried off some items from there, and hid them.

9 Finally, they said to one another, “We are not doing what is right. Today is a day of good news. If we are silent and wait until morning light, our sin will overtake us. Now, therefore, let us go and tell the king’s household.”

10 So they went and called out to the gatekeepers of the city, saying, “We went to the Aramean camp and no one was there—not a trace—only tethered horses and donkeys, and the tents were intact.”

11 The gatekeepers shouted the news, and it was reported to the king’s household.

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2 Kings 7:3

Now there were four men with leprosy at the entrance of the city gate, and they said to one another, “Why just sit here until we die?

Haggai 1:4

“Is it a time for you yourselves to live in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins?”

Haggai 1:5

Now this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Consider carefully your ways.

2 Kings 7:6

For the Lord had caused the Arameans to hear the sound of chariots, horses, and a great army, so that they said to one another, “Look, the king of Israel must have hired the kings of the Hittites and Egyptians to attack us.”

Isaiah 41:27

I was the first to tell Zion: ‘Look, here they are!’ And I gave to Jerusalem a herald of good news.

Isaiah 52:7

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”

Nahum 1:15

Look to the mountains— the feet of one who brings good news, who proclaims peace! Celebrate your feasts, O Judah; fulfill your vows. For the wicked will never again march through you; they will be utterly cut off.

Luke 2:10

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:

Philippians 2:4

Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

2 Kings 5:26

But Elisha questioned him, “Did not my spirit go with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to accept money and clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and oxen, menservants and maidservants?

2 Kings 5:27

Therefore, the leprosy of Naaman will cling to you and your descendants forever!” And as Gehazi left his presence, he was leprous—as white as snow.

Numbers 32:23

But if you do not do this, you will certainly sin against the LORD—and be assured that your sin will find you out.

Proverbs 24:16

For though a righteous man may fall seven times, he still gets up; but the wicked stumble in bad times.