Psalm 136:18

18 He killed mighty kings-- because his mercy endures forever.

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 Give thanks to the one who led his people through the desert-- because his mercy endures forever.

17 Give thanks to the one who defeated powerful kings-- because his mercy endures forever.

18 He killed mighty kings-- because his mercy endures forever.

19 King Sihon of the Amorites-- because his mercy endures forever.

20 and King Og of Bashan-- because his mercy endures forever.