Psalm 136:18

18 he killed famous kings; his love is eternal;

Psalm 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.

Psalm 136:18 In-Context

16 He led his people through the desert; his love is eternal.

17 He killed powerful kings; his love is eternal;

18 he killed famous kings; his love is eternal;

19 Sihon, king of the Amorites; his love is eternal;

20 and Og, king of Bashan; his love is eternal.