Psalms 136:20

20 `Og king of Bashan; For his lovingkindness endures forever;

Psalms 136:20 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 136:20

And Og the king of Bashan
A country large and fruitful, and the king of it of a gigantic stature, see ( Psalms 135:11 ) ;

for his mercy [endureth] for ever;
for this mighty king came out against Israel, and threatened their destruction, and it was of the Lord's mercies they were not consumed by him. And it may be observed, whenever tyrannical princes and oppressors are cut off, it is in mercy to the inhabitants of the earth, and especially to the people of God.

Psalms 136:20 In-Context

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;
21 And gave their land as an inheritance; For his lovingkindness endures forever;
22 Even a heritage to Yisra'el his servant; For his lovingkindness endures forever:
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