Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Then they said one to another, We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, some mischief will come upon us: now therefore come, that we may go and tell the king's household.
They said one
Some mischief will come upon us
Bible References
They said one
2 Kings 7:3
Four men who were suffering from a dreaded skin disease were outside the gates of Samaria. They said to each other: Why should we wait here until we die?
Haggai 1:4
Is it time for you to dwell in your roofed and covered houses, while this house is desolate?
This day
2 Kings 7:6
Jehovah made the Syrians hear what sounded like the advance of a large army with horses and chariots. The Syrians thought that the king of Israel had hired Hittite and Egyptian kings and their armies to attack them.
Isaiah 41:27
I was the first to tell Zion: Look, here they are! I gave to Jerusalem a messenger of good news.
Isaiah 52:7
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace and who bring good tidings of good things! For they proclaim salvation and say to Zion: Your God reigns as king! (Hebrew: Elohiym' malak': God rules!)
Nahum 1:15
Behold, upon the mountains the feet of him who brings good tidings. Who publishes peace! Keep your feasts, O Judah and perform your vows! The wicked will no more pass through (invade) you. They will be completely destroyed.
Luke 2:10
The angel spoke to them: Do not be afraid. Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy to all the people.
Philippians 2:4
Look out for the interest of others and not only for your own personal interest.
Some mischief will come upon us
2 Kings 5:26
Elisha said: Was I there in spirit when the man got out of his chariot to meet you? This is no time to accept money and clothes, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and cattle, or servants!
Numbers 32:23
If you do not keep your promise, I warn you that you will be sinning against Jehovah. Do not doubt this, you will be punished for your sin.
Proverbs 24:16
A righteous man falls seven times and rises up again. but the wicked will fall by evil.