Psalms 136:18

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

Psalms 136:18 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 136:18

And slew famous kings
Famous for their power and strength, their courage and valour who were not only smitten and discomfited, but slain in battle;

for his mercy [endureth] for ever;
towards his own people, for whose sake these kings were slain.

Psalms 136:18 In-Context

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.
20 (135-20) And Og king of Basan: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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