Psalms 136:19

19 Sihon king of the Amorites; For his lovingkindness [endureth] forever;

Psalms 136:19 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 136:19

Sihon king of the Amorites
A strong and warlike people, and their king a great and mighty one; see ( Psalms 135:11 ) ;

for his mercy [endureth] for ever;
since this king would not suffer Israel to go through his borders, but came out and fought against them; and had not the Lord smote him, they must have fallen a prey into his hands, ( Numbers 21:23 ) .

Psalms 136:19 In-Context

17 To him that smote great kings; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever;

18 And slew famous kings; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever:

19 Sihon king of the Amorites; For his lovingkindness [endureth] forever;

20 And Og king of Bashan; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever;

21 And gave their land for a heritage; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever;