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In those days Yahweh began to cut off from Israel: and Hazael struck them in all the borders of Israel;
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The Cost of Half-Hearted Faith
Commentators directly link this verse to the previous one. Because Jehu was zealous in destroying Baal worship but careless about fully following God's law (2 Kings 10:31), God began to discipline Israel. As one scholar notes, because they "fell short in their duty to God," God began to "cut them short in their extent, wealth, and power." This serves as a sober reminder that partial obedience can lead to divine consequences.
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2 Kings
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
In those days. —As a vassal and ally of Assyria (see Notes on 2 Kings 9:2), Jehu drew upon himself the active hostilit…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In those days the Lord began to cut Israel short To bring their dominions into a narrower compass; this was done in …
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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…
