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

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

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

In those days Jehovah began to cut Israel short; and Hazael smote them in all the borders of Israel;