Psalms 136:18

18 And he killed mighty kings, for his loyal love [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 loyal love [endures] forever.

17 To [him who] struck great kings, for his loyal love [endures] forever.

18 And he killed mighty kings, for his loyal love [endures] forever.

19 Sihon the king of the Amorites, for his loyal love [endures] forever.

20 And Og the king of Bashan, for his loyal love [endures] forever.