Psalms 136:21

21 God gave the land of these kings as an inheritance— His faithful love endures forever.

Psalms 136:21 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 136:21

And gave their land for an heritage
This was taken away from them and their subjects by the Lord, who has the disposing of kingdoms, and given to another people, for an inheritance;

for his mercy [endureth] for ever;
while his justice is exercised on some, in a strict manner, with severity and rigour, his mercy is shown to others.

Psalms 136:21 In-Context

19 Sihon king of the Amorites, His faithful love endures forever.

20 and Og king of Bashan. His faithful love endures forever.

21 God gave the land of these kings as an inheritance— His faithful love endures forever.

22 a special possession to his servant Israel. His faithful love endures forever.

23 He remembered us in our weakness. His faithful love endures forever.