ESV Reformation Study Bible – Isa 17:3
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Isa 17:3

17:3 fortress . . . Ephraim. The “strong cities” (v. 9) of Israel were already weakened by 732 b.c. (9:1 note) and ceased to exist in 722 b.c.

remnant. Unlike Israel, Syria has no remnant.