Psalms 136:18

18 and killed mighty kings— His love endures forever.

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Psalms 136:18 in Other Translations

KJV

18 And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:

ESV

18 and killed mighty kings, for his steadfast love endures forever;

NLT

18 He killed powerful kings— His faithful love endures forever.

MSG

18 Struck down the famous kings, His love never quits.

CSB

18 and slaughtered famous kings- His love is eternal.

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.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Psalms 136:18 In-Context

16 to him who led his people through the wilderness; His love endures forever.

17 to him who struck down great kings, His love endures forever.

18 and killed mighty kings— His love endures forever.

19 Sihon king of the Amorites His love endures forever.

20 and Og king of Bashan— His love endures forever.

Cross References 1

1. Deuteronomy 29:7; S Joshua 12:7-24