Psalms 136:18

18 yes, he slaughtered powerful kings, for his grace continues 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 to him who led his people through the desert, for his grace continues forever;

17 to him who struck down great kings, for his grace continues forever;

18 yes, he slaughtered powerful kings, for his grace continues forever;

19 Sichon king of the Emori, for his grace continues forever;

20 and 'Og king of Bashan, for his grace continues forever;