Psalms 136:18

18 And killed mighty kings; For his lovingkindness endures forever:

Psalms 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.

Psalms 136:18 In-Context

16 To him who led his people through the wilderness; For his lovingkindness endures forever:
17 To him who struck great kings; For his lovingkindness endures forever;
18 And killed mighty kings; For his lovingkindness endures forever:
19 Sichon king of the Amori; For his lovingkindness endures forever;
20 `Og king of Bashan; For his lovingkindness endures forever;
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