Psalms 136:18

18 And killed powerful kings— God's faithful love lasts forever.

Psalms 136:18 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 136:18

And slew famous kings
Famous for their power and strength, their courage and valour who were not only smitten and discomfited, but slain in battle;

for his mercy [endureth] for ever;
towards his own people, for whose sake these kings were slain.

Psalms 136:18 In-Context

16 Give thanks to the one who led his people through the desert— God's faithful love lasts forever.

17 Give thanks to the one who struck down great kings— God's faithful love lasts forever.

18 And killed powerful kings— God's faithful love lasts forever.

19 Sihon, the Amorite king— God's faithful love lasts forever.

20 Og, king of Bashan— God's faithful love lasts forever.