In those days; in the time of Jehu's life and reign, as may be gathered by comparing 2 Kings 10:31. To cut Israel short; either to diminish the number of the people, by cutting them off; or to straiten their borders. In all the coasts of Israel, i.e. in their borders, or the uttermost part of their land beyond Jordan, as it is explained, 2 Kings 10:33. And at this time possibly he executed those cruelties mentioned 2 Kings 8:12.
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2 Kings 10:32
32 In those days the LORD began to cutj Israel short: and Hazael smote them in all the coasts of Israel;