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Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 13:5

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The Lord gave Israel a saviour - Not immediately on the repentance of Jehoahaz but after his death (see 2 Kings 13:25). They went out from under the hand of the Syrians - i. e. they ceased to be oppressed by the Syrians; they shook off their yoke, and became once more perfectly independent. Tents - See 1 Kings 8:66 note. return to 'Top of Page'
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