To cut Israel short - This literally means “to cut off in Israel,” that is, to take away portions of Israel’s territory (see the marginal re…

Jehu’s reign and death.

In those days the Lord began to cut Israel short
To bring their dominions into a narrower compa ; this was done in t…

It is justly questionable whether Jehu acted from a good principle and whether he did not take some false steps in doing it; yet no services done f…