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 tents — i.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.