Psalm 136:19

19 Sihon, king of the Amorites; ¹ his love is eternal;

Psalm 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 ) .

Psalm 136:19 In-Context

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.

21 He gave their lands to his people; his love is eternal;

Cross References

• 1. 136.19Numbers 21.21-30.