Psalm 136:19

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

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 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.

21 He gave their land as an inheritance-- because his mercy endures forever.