Psalms 136:19

19 Sihon, king of the Amorites: for his mercy is unchanging for ever:

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 who overcame great kings: for his mercy is unchanging for ever:
18 And put noble kings to death: for his mercy is unchanging for ever:
19 Sihon, king of the Amorites: for his mercy is unchanging for ever:
20 And Og, king of Bashan: for his mercy is unchanging for ever:
21 And gave their land to his people for a heritage: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
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