Isa 17:1, 3 | JFB | STEP | 1. Damascus —put before Israel (Ephraim, ), which is chiefly referred to in what follows, because it was the prevailing power in the league; with it Ephraim either stood or fell ( ).

Isaiah 17:1

1. Damascus—put before Israel (Ephraim, Isa 17:3), which is chiefly referred to in what follows, because it was the prevailing power in the league; with it Ephraim either stood or fell (Isa 7:1-25).

Isaiah 17:3

3. fortress . . . cease—The strongholds shall be pulled down (Samaria especially: Ho 10:14; Mic 1:6; Hab 1:10).

remnant of Syria—all that was left after the overthrow by Tiglath-pileser (2Ki 16:9).

as the glory of . . . Israel—They shall meet with the same fate as Israel, their ally.