Albert Barnes Commentary 2 Kings 13:5

Albert Barnes Commentary

2 Kings 13:5

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

2 Kings 13:5

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"(And Jehovah gave Israel a saviour, so that they went out from under the hand of the Syrians; and the children of Israel dwelt in their tents as beforetime." — 2 Kings 13:5 (ASV)

The Lord gave Israel a saviour — This did not happen immediately upon the repentance of Jehoahaz but after his death (see 2 Kings 13:25).

They went out from under the hand of the Syrians — That is, they ceased to be oppressed by the Syrians; they shook off their yoke and became perfectly independent once more.

Tents — See the note on 1 Kings 8:66.