Psalms 136:18

18 And slew famous 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 To him who led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy [endureth] for ever.
17 To him who smote great kings: for his mercy [endureth] for ever:
18 And slew famous kings: for his mercy [endureth] for ever.
19 Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy [endureth] for ever:
20 And Og king of Bashan: for his mercy [endureth] for ever:
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