Makes more sense that Isaiah 17 refers to the takeover of Syria and Israel by Tiglath-pileser and Shalmaneser. 2 Kings 15:29 and 2 Kings 17:6.
The northern kingdom inhabitants were gathered like corn and removed to Assyria and parts unknown. Is 17:5.
See Barnes’ commentary, e.g.,:
http://barnes.biblecommenter.com/isaiah/17.htm
Interesting!