Psalms 136:17-20 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:

To him which smote great kings ... Sihon ... And Og - (Psalms 135:11.) The Psalmist signifies these kings because the MERCY of the Lord is here his theme. The gift of the kingdoms of Sihon and Og to Israel was the fruit of pure liberality and mercy, without any promise; whereas the gift of the Canaanite land was the fruit of His truth and faithfulness to His promises (Muis).

Psalms 136:17-20

17 To him which 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 the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever: