a saviour: This saviour was undoubtedly Joash, whose successful wars are subsequently detailed. Houbigant recommends to read the 2Ki 13:7 after the 2Ki 13:4. 2Ki 13:25, 2Ki 14:25, 2Ki 14:27; Neh 9:27; Isa 19:20; Oba 1:21; Luk 2:11
beforetime: Heb. yesterday and third day, Exo 4:10; Deu 19:4; 1Sa 19:7; 1Ch 11:2