A saviour. — Jeroboam II., the grandson of Jehoahaz, a vigorous and successful sovereign, of whom it is said that Jehovah “saved” Israel by his hand (2 Kings 14:27).

They went out from under the hand. — Referring to the oppressive supremacy of Syria. From these words, and from those of 2 Kings 13:22, it would appear that Israel was tributary to Syria during some part of this period.

Dwelt in their tentsi.e., in the open country. In time of war they were obliged to take refuge in strongholds and fortified cities.

As before time. — See Note on 1 Chronicles 11:2; Genesis 31:2.

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