In those days; in the time of Jehu’s life and reign, as may be gathered by comparing 2Ki_10:31.
To cut Israel short; either to diminish the number of the people, by cutting them off; or to straiten their borders.
In all the coasts of Israel, i.e. in their borders, or the uttermost part of their land beyond Jordan, as it is explained, 2Ki_10:33. And at this time possibly he executed those cruelties mentioned 2Ki_8:12.