Psalm 136:19

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

Psalm 136:19 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 136:19

Sihon king of the Amorites
A strong and warlike people, and their king a great and mighty one; see ( Psalms 135:11 ) ;

for his mercy [endureth] for ever;
since this king would not suffer Israel to go through his borders, but came out and fought against them; and had not the Lord smote him, they must have fallen a prey into his hands, ( Numbers 21:23 ) .

Psalm 136:19 In-Context

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."

20 He killed Og, the king of Bashan. "His faithful love continues forever."

21 He gave their land as a gift. "His faithful love continues forever."