Psalm 136:18

18 and slew mighty kings; for his mercy endures for ever:

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 To him who led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endures for ever.

17 To him who smote great kings: for his mercy endures for ever:

18 and slew mighty kings; for his mercy endures for ever:

19 Seon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endures for ever:

20 and Og king of Basan: for his mercy endures for ever: