Psalm 136:18

18 And ¹slew mighty kings, For His lovingkindness is everlasting:

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 lovingkindness is everlasting;

17 To Him who smote great kings, For His lovingkindness is everlasting,

18 And slew mighty kings, For His lovingkindness is everlasting:

19 Sihon, king of the Amorites, For His lovingkindness is everlasting,

20 And Og, king of Bashan, For His lovingkindness is everlasting,

Cross References

• 1. Deuteronomy 29:7

Footnotes

• [a] Lit "majestic"