2 Kings 10:32
New International Version
In those days the LORD began to reduce the size of Israel. Hazael overpowered the Israelites throughout their territory

New Living Translation
At about that time the LORD began to cut down the size of Israel’s territory. King Hazael conquered several sections of the country

English Standard Version
In those days the LORD began to cut off parts of Israel. Hazael defeated them throughout the territory of Israel:

Berean Standard Bible
In those days the LORD began to reduce the size of Israel. Hazael defeated the Israelites throughout their territory

King James Bible
In those days the LORD began to cut Israel short: and Hazael smote them in all the coasts of Israel;

New King James Version
In those days the LORD began to cut off parts of Israel; and Hazael conquered them in all the territory of Israel

New American Standard Bible
In those days the LORD began to cut off pieces from Israel; and Hazael defeated them throughout the territory of Israel:

NASB 1995
In those days the LORD began to cut off portions from Israel; and Hazael defeated them throughout the territory of Israel:

NASB 1977
In those days the LORD began to cut off portions from Israel; and Hazael defeated them throughout the territory of Israel:

Legacy Standard Bible
In those days Yahweh began to cut off portions from Israel; and Hazael struck them throughout the territory of Israel:

Amplified Bible
So in those days the LORD began to cut off portions of Israel; Hazael [of Aram] defeated them throughout the territory of Israel:

Christian Standard Bible
In those days the LORD began to reduce the size of Israel. Hazael defeated the Israelites throughout their territory

Holman Christian Standard Bible
In those days the LORD began to reduce the size of Israel. Hazael defeated the Israelites throughout their territory:

American Standard Version
In those days Jehovah began to cut off from Israel: and Hazael smote them in all the borders of Israel;

Contemporary English Version
In those days the LORD began to reduce the size of Israel's territory. King Hazael of Syria defeated the Israelites and took control

English Revised Version
In those days the LORD began to cut Israel short: and Hazael smote them in all the coasts of Israel;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So in those days the LORD began to take away some of Israel's territory. Hazael defeated Jehu's army throughout Israel's territory

Good News Translation
At that time the LORD began to reduce the size of Israel's territory. King Hazael of Syria conquered all the Israelite territory

International Standard Version
In those days, the LORD began to reduce Israel in size: Hazael defeated them throughout the territory of Israel,

Majority Standard Bible
In those days the LORD began to reduce the size of Israel. Hazael defeated the Israelites throughout their territory

NET Bible
In those days the LORD began to reduce the size of Israel's territory. Hazael attacked their eastern border.

New Heart English Bible
In those days the LORD began to cut off from Israel; and Hazael struck them in all the borders of Israel;

Webster's Bible Translation
In those days the LORD began to cut Israel short: and Hazael smote them in all the borders of Israel;

World English Bible
In those days Yahweh began to cut away parts of Israel; and Hazael struck them in all the borders of Israel
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
In those days YHWH has begun to cut off [some] in Israel, and Hazael strikes them in all the border of Israel,

Young's Literal Translation
In those days hath Jehovah begun to cut off some in Israel, and Hazael smiteth them in all the border of Israel,

Smith's Literal Translation
In those days Jehovah began to out off in Israel, and Hazael will strike them in all the bound of Israel;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In those days the Lord began to he weary of Israel: and Hazael ravaged them in all the coasts of Israel,

Catholic Public Domain Version
In those days, the Lord began to be weary of Israel. And Hazael struck them throughout all the parts of Israel,

New American Bible
At that time the LORD began to dismember Israel. Hazael defeated the Israelites throughout their territory

New Revised Standard Version
In those days the LORD began to trim off parts of Israel. Hazael defeated them throughout the territory of Israel:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
In those days the LORD began to bring distress in Israel; and Hazael smote them in all the territory of Israel,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And in those days, LORD JEHOVAH began to be weary of Israel, and Khazail struck them in all the borders of Israel.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
In those days the LORD began to cut Israel short; and Hazael smote them in all the borders of Israel:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
In those days the Lord began to cut Israel short; and Azael smote them in every coast of Israel;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jehu Repeats Jeroboam's Sins
31Yet Jehu was not careful to follow the instruction of the LORD, the God of Israel, with all his heart. He did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam had caused Israel to commit. 32In those days the LORD began to reduce the size of Israel. Hazael defeated the Israelites throughout their territory 33from the Jordan eastward through all the land of Gilead (the region of Gad, Reuben, and Manasseh), and from Aroer by the Arnon Valley through Gilead to Bashan.…

Cross References
2 Kings 13:3
So the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He delivered them continually into the hands of Hazael king of Aram and his son Ben-hadad.

2 Kings 13:25
Then Jehoash son of Jehoahaz took back from Ben-hadad son of Hazael the cities that Hazael had taken in battle from his father Jehoahaz. Jehoash defeated Ben-hadad three times, and so recovered the cities of Israel.

2 Kings 14:25
This Jeroboam restored the boundary of Israel from Lebo-hamath to the Sea of the Arabah, according to the word that the LORD, the God of Israel, had spoken through His servant Jonah son of Amittai, the prophet from Gath-hepher.

2 Kings 15:29
In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria.

2 Kings 17:5-6
Then the king of Assyria invaded the whole land, marched up to Samaria, and besieged it for three years. / In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria and carried away the Israelites to Assyria, where he settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes.

2 Kings 18:9-12
In the fourth year of Hezekiah’s reign, which was the seventh year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel, Shalmaneser king of Assyria marched against Samaria and besieged it. / And at the end of three years, the Assyrians captured it. So Samaria was captured in the sixth year of Hezekiah, which was the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel. / The king of Assyria exiled the Israelites to Assyria and settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes. ...

1 Kings 19:17
Then Jehu will put to death whoever escapes the sword of Hazael, and Elisha will put to death whoever escapes the sword of Jehu.

Amos 1:3
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Damascus, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they threshed Gilead with sledges of iron.

Amos 1:13
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of the Ammonites, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead in order to enlarge their territory.

Hosea 13:16
Samaria will bear her guilt because she has rebelled against her God. They will fall by the sword; their little ones will be dashed to pieces, and their pregnant women ripped open.

Isaiah 7:17
The LORD will bring on you and on your people and on the house of your father a time unlike any since the day Ephraim separated from Judah—He will bring the king of Assyria.”

Isaiah 8:4
For before the boy knows how to cry ‘Father’ or ‘Mother,’ the wealth of Damascus and the plunder of Samaria will be carried off by the king of Assyria.”

Isaiah 9:1
Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:

Matthew 4:13-16
Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— ...

Acts 9:31
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.


Treasury of Scripture

In those days the LORD began to cut Israel short: and Hazael smote them in all the coasts of Israel;

cut [heb] cut off the ends of

2 Kings 8:12
And Hazael said, Why weepeth my lord? And he answered, Because I know the evil that thou wilt do unto the children of Israel: their strong holds wilt thou set on fire, and their young men wilt thou slay with the sword, and wilt dash their children, and rip up their women with child.

2 Kings 13:22
But Hazael king of Syria oppressed Israel all the days of Jehoahaz.

1 Kings 19:17
And it shall come to pass, that him that escapeth the sword of Hazael shall Jehu slay: and him that escapeth from the sword of Jehu shall Elisha slay.

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2 Kings 10
1. Jehu, by his letters, causes seventy of Ahab's sons to be beheaded
8. He excuses the fact by the prophecy of Elijah
12. At the shearing house he slays forty-two of Ahaziah's brothers
15. He takes Jehonadab into his company
18. By subtilty he destroys all the worshippers of Baal
29. Jehu follows Jeroboam's sins
32. Hazael oppresses Israel
34. Jehoahaz succeeds Jehu














In those days
This phrase sets the historical context for the events described in the verse. "In those days" refers to a specific period in the history of Israel, during the reign of Jehu, who was the king of Israel. This was a tumultuous time marked by political upheaval and religious reform. Jehu was known for his zeal in eradicating the worship of Baal from Israel, as recorded earlier in 2 Kings. The phrase reminds us that God's actions and judgments occur within the framework of human history, and His timing is perfect.

the LORD
The use of "the LORD" here is significant, as it refers to Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel. This name emphasizes God's sovereignty, faithfulness, and His role as the ultimate authority over the nations. It is a reminder that the events unfolding are under His divine control and are part of His larger plan for His people. The LORD's involvement in the affairs of Israel underscores His commitment to His covenant and His desire for His people to remain faithful to Him.

began to reduce
The Hebrew root for "reduce" is "קָצַץ" (qatsats), which means to cut off or diminish. This action by the LORD indicates a deliberate and measured response to the spiritual and moral state of Israel. It serves as a divine judgment against the nation for its continued idolatry and disobedience. The reduction is not merely a punishment but also a call to repentance and a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God.

the size of Israel
This phrase refers to the territorial and possibly the population size of the nation. Historically, this reduction could involve losing land to neighboring nations or experiencing a decline in national strength and influence. It highlights the vulnerability of Israel when it strays from God's commandments. The size of Israel is not just a matter of physical territory but also a reflection of its spiritual health and relationship with God.

Hazael
Hazael was the king of Aram (Syria) and a significant adversary of Israel during this period. His role in reducing the size of Israel is part of God's judgment. Historically, Hazael was known for his military campaigns against Israel, which are corroborated by archaeological findings such as the Tel Dan Stele. His actions serve as an instrument of God's discipline, demonstrating how God can use even foreign rulers to accomplish His purposes.

defeated the Israelites
The defeat of the Israelites by Hazael is a direct consequence of their disobedience to God. It serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of faithfulness to God's covenant. The defeat is not just a military loss but a spiritual one, highlighting the need for Israel to return to the LORD. This phrase calls believers to reflect on the importance of obedience and the dangers of complacency in their spiritual walk.

throughout their territory
This phrase indicates the widespread impact of Hazael's campaigns against Israel. The defeat was not limited to a single battle or region but affected the entire nation. It underscores the comprehensive nature of God's judgment and the far-reaching consequences of sin. For contemporary believers, it serves as a warning of how sin can permeate and affect all areas of life, calling for vigilance and a wholehearted commitment to God.

(32) In those days.--As a vassal and ally of Assyria (see Notes on 2Kings 9:2), Jehu drew upon himself the active hostility of Hazael. (See Note on 2Kings 8:15.) Schr”der remarks that it was quite natural for the Israelite sovereign to "throw himself into the arms of distant Assyria, in order to get protection against his immediate neighbour Syria, Israel's hereditary foe." Comp. the similar conduct of Ahaz as against Pekah and Rezin (2Kings 16:7). From the point of view of the sacred writer, this verse states the consequence of Jehu's neglect of "walking in Jehovah's instruction with all his heart" (2Kings 10:31).

The Lord began.--Through Hazael and the Syrians. (Comp. Isaiah 7:17; Isaiah 7:20; Isaiah 10:5-6.) . . .

Verse 32-36. - Jehu's wars, length of reign, and successor. Verse 32. - In those days the Lord began to out Israel short. It is certainly not stated in direct terms that the ill success of Jehu's foreign wars was a punishment on him for his continued maintenance of the calf-idolatry; but the juxtaposition of vers. 31 and 32 naturally raises the idea, and constitutes a strong presumption that it was in the writer's mind. The "theocracy" under the kings was carried on mainly, as the writer of Chronicles clearly saw, by the bestowal of worldly prosperity and military success on good kings, and the accumulation of misfortunes and military disasters on bad ones (see 2 Chronicles 12:5-12; 2 Chronicles 13:4-18; 2 Chronicles 14:2-15; 2 Chronicles 15:2-15; 2 Chronicles 17:3-5. etc.). By "cutting Israel short" - literally, "cutting off in Israel" - is probably meant the conquest of certain portions of the territory. Hazael resumed the war which Benhadad had so long waged, and gained numerous successes. And Hazael smote them in all the coasts of Israel; or, along their whole frontier (Bahr). The frontier intended is, of course, that on the north and east, where the Israelite territory was conterminous with that of Syria.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
In those
הָהֵ֔ם (hā·hêm)
Article | Pronoun - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1992: They

days
בַּיָּמִ֣ים (bay·yā·mîm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3117: A day

the LORD
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

began
הֵחֵ֣ל (hê·ḥêl)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2490: To bore, to wound, to dissolve, to profane, to break, to begin, to play

to reduce the size
לְקַצּ֖וֹת (lə·qaṣ·ṣō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct
Strong's 7096: To cut off, to destroy, to scrape off

of Israel.
בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (bə·yiś·rā·’êl)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

Hazael
חֲזָאֵ֖ל (ḥă·zā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2371: Hazael -- 'God sees', a king of Aram (Syria)

defeated
וַיַּכֵּ֥ם (way·yak·kêm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5221: To strike

the Israelites
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

throughout
בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

their territory
גְּב֥וּל (gə·ḇūl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1366: A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed


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