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Alliances Against God Fail
Commentators agree that this verse is a direct prophecy of doom for the alliance between Ephraim (the northern kingdom of Israel) and Syria. Because they united against God's people in Judah, God declares that their kingdoms, fortresses, and power will be completely removed. The phrase "saith Jehovah of hosts" underscores the certainty of this judgment.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 17:3
18th Century
Theologian
The fortress – The strong place of defense; the fortified place.
Shall cease – Shall come to an end; shall cease to be, for so…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 17:3
16th Century
Theologian
The fortress shall cease. He points out the reason why the Lord determines to cut off the kingdom of Syria. Amos (Amos 1:3) en…
John Gill
On Isaiah 17:3
17th Century
Pastor
The fortress also will cease from Ephraim. The ten tribes, now in confederacy with the Syrians, whose metropolis or fortr…
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Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 17:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Sin desolates cities. It is strange that great conquerors should take pride in being enemies to mankind; but it is better that flocks should lie do…