Israel was to have victory over Syria, but not total victory. God had provided a savior (probably Assyria) which would distract Syria. Israel was not loyal enough to the LORD, so that generation would not see peace from its enemies. Peace with God must come first. Unless our disappointments turn us toward him, we miss the point.
LORD, help us to see our real problem, and seek you, for you are the real answer.
2 Kings 13