Psalm 136:17

17 He killed great kings. "His faithful love continues forever."

Psalm 136:17 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 136:17

To him which smote great kings
Either the thirty one kings in the land of Canaan; or those who are after particularly mentioned; which seems best, since the kings of Canaan were petty kings, when these were greater ones;

for his mercy [endureth] for ever;
the smiting of those kings were in mercy to Israel; both to preserve them from falling into their hands, and that they might possess their countries, as is later declared.

Psalm 136:17 In-Context

15 But he swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. "His faithful love continues forever."

16 Give thanks to the One who led his people through the desert. "His faithful love continues forever."

17 He killed great kings. "His faithful love continues forever."

18 He struck down mighty kings. "His faithful love continues forever."

19 He killed Sihon, the king of the Amorites. "His faithful love continues forever."