fortresse also shall cease] Samaria, and other their strong cities, shall be surprised and sacked 2 Kings 18:9.
Ephraim] The ten Tribes, Chap. 7. 2.
Syria] Heb. Aram. Chap. 7. 1.
as he glory of the children of Israel] The Syrians and the Israelites, the joynt enemies of Gods people, shall be both alike brought low, Chap. 7. 2, 4.