Damascus, Samaria, Israel, and their cities, to be ruined by the Assyrians, Isa_17:1-5. A remnant shall consider and repent, Isa_17:6-8. The rest plagued for their impiety, Isa_17:9-11. The woe of Israel’s enemies, Isa_17:12-14.
The burden of Damascus; both of that city and kingdom, as appears from Isa_17:2,3.
It shall be a ruinous heap: this was fulfilled by Tiglath-pileser, 2Ki_16:9, although afterwards it was re-edified and possessed by another sort of inhabitants.