Psalms 136:20

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

Psalms 136:20 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
20 And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever:
English Standard Version (ESV)
20 and Og, king of Bashan, for his steadfast love endures forever;
New Living Translation (NLT)
20 and Og king of Bashan. His faithful love endures forever.
The Message Bible (MSG)
20 Struck Og the Bashanite king, His love never quits.
American Standard Version (ASV)
20 And Og king of Bashan; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever;
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
20 and King Og of Bashan-- because his mercy endures forever.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
20 and Og king of Bashan- His love is eternal.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
20 He killed Og, the king of Bashan. "His faithful love continues forever."

Psalms 136:20 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 136:20

And Og the king of Bashan
A country large and fruitful, and the king of it of a gigantic stature, see ( Psalms 135:11 ) ;

for his mercy [endureth] for ever;
for this mighty king came out against Israel, and threatened their destruction, and it was of the Lord's mercies they were not consumed by him. And it may be observed, whenever tyrannical princes and oppressors are cut off, it is in mercy to the inhabitants of the earth, and especially to the people of God.

Psalms 136:20 In-Context

18 and killed mighty kings— His love endures forever.
19 Sihon king of the Amorites His love endures forever.
20 and Og king of Bashan— His love endures forever.
21 and gave their land as an inheritance, His love endures forever.
22 an inheritance to his servant Israel. His love endures forever.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Numbers 21:33-35
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