Psalm 136:18
New International Version
and killed mighty kings— His love endures forever.

New Living Translation
He killed powerful kings— His faithful love endures forever.

English Standard Version
and killed mighty kings, for his steadfast love endures forever;

Berean Standard Bible
and slaughtered mighty kings—His loving devotion endures forever.

King James Bible
And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:

New King James Version
And slew famous kings, For His mercy endures forever—

New American Standard Bible
And brought death to mighty kings, For His faithfulness is everlasting:

NASB 1995
And slew mighty kings, For His lovingkindness is everlasting:

NASB 1977
And slew mighty kings, For His lovingkindness is everlasting:

Legacy Standard Bible
And killed mighty kings, For His lovingkindness endures forever:

Amplified Bible
And killed mighty kings, For His lovingkindness endures forever;

Christian Standard Bible
and slaughtered famous kings — His faithful love endures forever.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and slaughtered famous kings— His love is eternal.

American Standard Version
And slew famous kings; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:

Contemporary English Version
And he killed famous kings. God's love never fails.

English Revised Version
And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He killed mighty kings- because his mercy endures forever.

Good News Translation
he killed famous kings; his love is eternal;

International Standard Version
and killed famous kings, for his gracious love is everlasting—

Majority Standard Bible
and slaughtered mighty kings?His loving devotion endures forever.

NET Bible
and killed powerful kings, for his loyal love endures,

New Heart English Bible
And killed mighty kings; for his loving kindness endures forever:

Webster's Bible Translation
And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever.

World English Bible
and killed mighty kings, for his loving kindness endures forever;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Indeed, He slays majestic kings, "" For His kindness [is] for all time.

Young's Literal Translation
Yea, He doth slay honourable kings, For to the age is His kindness.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will slay mighty kings: for his mercy is forever.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And slew strong kings: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he has slaughtered strong kings, for his mercy is eternal:

New American Bible
Slew powerful kings, for his mercy endures forever;

New Revised Standard Version
and killed famous kings, for his steadfast love endures forever;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And slew mighty kings; for his mercy endures for ever;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he killed mighty Kings, for his mercies are to eternity.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And slew mighty kings, For His mercy endureth for ever.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and slew mighty kings; for his mercy endures for ever:

Additional Translations ...
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Context
His Loving Faithfulness Endures Forever
17He struck down great kings His loving devotion endures forever. 18and slaughtered mighty kings— His loving devotion endures forever. 19Sihon king of the Amorites His loving devotion endures forever.…

Cross References
Exodus 15:4-5
Pharaoh’s chariots and army He has cast into the sea; the finest of his officers are drowned in the Red Sea. / The depths have covered them; they sank there like a stone.

Numbers 21:34-35
But the LORD said to Moses, “Do not fear him, for I have delivered him into your hand, along with all his people and his land. Do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon.” / So they struck down Og, along with his sons and his whole army, until no remnant was left. And they took possession of his land.

Deuteronomy 3:1-3
Then we turned and went up the road to Bashan, and Og king of Bashan and his whole army came out to meet us in battle at Edrei. / But the LORD said to me, “Do not fear him, for I have delivered him into your hand, along with all his people and his land. Do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon.” / So the LORD our God also delivered Og king of Bashan and his whole army into our hands. We struck them down until no survivor was left.

Joshua 12:1-6
Now these are the kings of the land whom the Israelites struck down and whose lands they took beyond the Jordan to the east, from the Arnon Valley to Mount Hermon, including all the Arabah eastward: / Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon. He ruled from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along the middle of the valley, up to the Jabbok River (the border of the Ammonites), that is, half of Gilead, / as well as the Arabah east of the Sea of Chinnereth to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea), eastward through Beth-jeshimoth, and southward below the slopes of Pisgah. ...

Nehemiah 9:11
You divided the sea before them, and they crossed through it on dry ground. You hurled their pursuers into the depths like a stone into raging waters.

Psalm 135:10-11
He struck down many nations and slaughtered mighty kings: / Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kings of Canaan.

Isaiah 43:17
who brings out the chariots and horses, the armies and warriors together, to lie down, never to rise again; to be extinguished, snuffed out like a wick:

Jeremiah 51:20-23
“You are My war club, My weapon for battle. With you I shatter nations; with you I bring kingdoms to ruin. / With you I shatter the horse and rider; with you I shatter the chariot and driver. / With you I shatter man and woman; with you I shatter the old man and the youth; with you I shatter the young man and the maiden. ...

Acts 13:19
And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.

Hebrews 11:30-34
By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. / By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient. / And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, ...

Revelation 19:11-21
Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ...

1 Corinthians 10:1-5
I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. / They all ate the same spiritual food ...

Romans 8:37
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

2 Corinthians 2:14
But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.

Colossians 2:15
And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.


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Psalm 136
1. An exhortation to give thanks to God for particular mercies.














and slaughtered
The phrase "and slaughtered" in this context refers to God's decisive action against those who opposed His people. The Hebrew root word here is "נָכָה" (nakah), which means to strike, smite, or kill. This term is often used in the Old Testament to describe God's intervention in battles on behalf of Israel. Historically, this reflects the numerous instances where God delivered Israel from their enemies, demonstrating His power and justice. It is a reminder of God's active role in the history of His people, ensuring their survival and success against formidable foes.

mighty kings
The term "mighty kings" refers to powerful rulers who opposed Israel. The Hebrew word for "mighty" is "עֲצוּמִים" (atzumim), which conveys strength and power. These kings were not just local chieftains but rulers of significant influence and military might. In the historical context, this could refer to kings like Og of Bashan and Sihon of the Amorites, who were defeated by the Israelites under God's guidance. This phrase underscores the theme that no earthly power can withstand the will of God when He acts on behalf of His people.

His loving devotion endures forever
This recurring refrain throughout Psalm 136 emphasizes the steadfast and eternal nature of God's "loving devotion," translated from the Hebrew word "חֶסֶד" (chesed). This term encompasses God's mercy, kindness, and covenantal love. It is a central theme in the Old Testament, highlighting God's unwavering commitment to His covenant with Israel. The phrase "endures forever" assures believers of the perpetual and unchanging nature of God's love and faithfulness. It serves as a powerful reminder that God's actions, whether in judgment or deliverance, are always rooted in His enduring love for His people. This assurance of divine love and faithfulness is meant to inspire trust and gratitude among believers, encouraging them to rely on God's eternal promises.

Verse 18. - And slew famous kings. Oreb, Zeb, Zeba, Zalmunna, Agag. For his mercy, etc.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and slaughtered
וַֽ֭יַּהֲרֹג (way·ya·hă·rōḡ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2026: To smite with deadly intent

mighty
אַדִּירִ֑ים (’ad·dî·rîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 117: Wide, large, powerful

kings—
מְלָכִ֣ים (mə·lā·ḵîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4428: A king

His loving devotion
חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (ḥas·dōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty

endures forever.
לְעוֹלָ֣ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always


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