Psalms 136:20

20 Struck Og the Bashanite king, His love never quits.

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 Struck down the famous kings, His love never quits.
19 Struck Sihon the Amorite king, His love never quits.
20 Struck Og the Bashanite king, His love never quits.
21 Then distributed their land as booty, His love never quits.
22 Handed the land over to Israel. His love never quits.
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