Psalm 136:17

17 (135-17) Who smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever.

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 (135-15) And overthrew Pharao and his host in the Red Sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.

16 (135-16) Who led his people through the desert: for his mercy endureth for ever.

17 (135-17) Who smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever.

18 (135-18) And slew strong kings: for his mercy endureth for ever.

19 (135-19) Sehon king of the Amorrhites: for his mercy endureth for ever.