2 Kings 7:9
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.
Cross-references
In 2 Kings 7:3, the four lepers are introduced at the gate; now they decide to share the news—direct narrative continuity with same characters.
In 2 Kings 7:6, the Lord caused the Syrians to flee; now the lepers discover the empty camp and decide to report it—causal narrative link.
In Isaiah 52:7, the same 'good news' motif describes the messenger of salvation, echoing the lepers' urgency to announce deliverance from siege.
In Nahum 1:15, 'the feet of him who brings good news' parallels the lepers' announcement of enemy defeat, both heralding peace after judgment.
In Philippians 2:4, the command to look to others' interests directly applies the lepers' realization that keeping good news to themselves was wrong.
In Luke 2:10, the angel announces 'good news of great joy' — a greater deliverance, but the same compulsion to share timely news.
In John 1:41, Andrew tells his brother 'We have found the Messiah' — echoing the lepers' urgency to share good news with others.