Psalms 136:19

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

21 then he gave their land as a heritage, for his grace continues forever;