(And the LORD 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 .
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's Exposition
And the Lord gave Israel a saviour,.... Not an angel sent by him, nor a captain raised up among them, nor the prophet Elisha, who predicted their deliverance, nor Jehoahaz himself, but his son Joash,…
Barnes' Notes
The Lord gave Israel a saviour - Not immediately on the repentance of Jehoahaz but after his death (see 2Ki 13:25). They went out from under the hand of the Syrians - i. e. they ceased to be oppressed…
Adam Clarke
And the Lord gave Israel a savior - This was undoubtedly Joash, whose successful wars against the Syrians are mentioned at the conclusion of the chapter. Houbigant recommends to read the seventh verse…
This general account of the reign of Jehoahaz, and of the state of Israel during his seventeen years, though short, is long enough to let us see two things which are very affecting and instructive: -…
Cambridge Bible
And the Lord gave Israel a saviour The LXX, has σωτηρίαν -salvation", -deliverance". The two verses 5 and 6 are a parenthesis, and interrupt the connexion. The - saviour" alludes to what is said of…
Cross References
Related passages throughout Scripture