In those days the Lord began to cut off from Israel; and Hazael struck them in all the borders of Israel;
KJV
In those days the LORD began to cut Israel short: and Hazael smote them in all the coasts of Israel;
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In those days the Lord began to cut Israel short,.... To bring their dominions into a narrower compass; this was done in the days of Jehu, though he was so active and courageous, wherefore the hand of God was the more seen in it:
and Hazael smote them in all the coasts of Israel; which bordered on his country, when he did what Elisha foretold he would,
Kg2 8:12
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