2 Kings 4:23
And he said, Wherefore wilt thou go to him to day? it is neither new moon, nor sabbath. And she said, It shall be well.
Cross-references
In 2 Kings 4:26, the woman again says 'It is well' — the same faithful response she gave her husband here.
Isaiah 1:13-15 condemns empty new moon and sabbath observances — contrasting the husband's neutral assumption they are appropriate times.
Numbers 10:10 prescribes trumpet blasts on new moons — this explains why new moon was a typical time to consult the man of God.
Numbers 28:11 details new moon burnt offerings — the same sacred context underlying the husband's reference to new moon.
Amos 8:5 complains about new moon and Sabbath delaying commerce — a stark contrast to the woman's reverence for those holy days.
1 Chronicles 23:31 lists sabbaths and new moons among appointed offerings — reinforcing the religious significance of these days.
Psalm 81:3 commands trumpet on new moon — this is the festal practice behind the husband's question.
Isaiah 66:23 envisions all flesh worshiping from new moon to Sabbath — expanding the holy day observance seen in the Shunammite's journey.
Colossians 2:16 warns against judging over new moon and Sabbath — contrasting the OT observance with NT liberty.
1 Samuel 20:5 shows David's expectation to attend the new moon feast — the same cultural pattern of new moon gatherings.