In those days the Lord began to cut Israel short: and Hazael smote them in all the coasts of Israel;
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4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsIn 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;
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old Testament2 Kings — Two kingdoms on parallel but diverging arcs. Elisha's ministry; Samaria falls to Assyria in 722 BC; Jerusalem falls to Babylon in 586 BC. Prophets interpose; kings refuse; the exile comes — and closes on a whisper of covenant hope.
- Author
- Compiler anonymous; Jewish tradition attributes to Jeremiah (same as 1 Kings)
- Date
- Events c. 852–560 BC; closing coda places composition in the mid-exile, c. 560 BC