Psalm 136:17

17 to him who struck down great kings, His love endures forever.

Psalm 136:17 in Other Translations

17 To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:

17 to him who struck down great kings, for his steadfast love endures forever;

17 Give thanks to him who struck down mighty kings. His faithful love endures forever.

17 Smashed huge kingdoms right and left, His love never quits.

17 To him that smote great kings; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever;

17 Give thanks to the one who defeated powerful kings-- because his mercy endures forever.

17 He struck down great kings His love is eternal.

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 swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea; His love endures forever.

16 to him who led his people through the wilderness; His love endures forever.

17 to him who struck down great kings, His love endures forever.

18 and killed mighty kings— His love endures forever.

19 Sihon king of the Amorites His love endures forever.

Cross References

• 1. Numbers 21:23-25; Joshua 24:8-11; Psalms 78:55; Psalms 135:9-12