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18 He slew powerful kings,
    for his love endures forever.
19 Sihon, king of the Amorites,
    for his love endures forever.
20 Og, king of Bashan,
    for his love endures forever.
21 [a]He gave their land as a heritage,
    for his love endures forever.
22 The heritage was for his servant Israel,
    for his love endures forever.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 136:21 God was with his servant Israel during the Conquest of the Promised Land, which became their heritage (see Ps 135:12), as well as from that time till the present. The Lord’s remembrance is based on the covenant and is intended to effectively bring out the complete redemption of his afflicted people (see Ex 6:5).

18 and killed mighty kings(A)
His love endures forever.
19 Sihon king of the Amorites(B)
His love endures forever.
20 and Og king of Bashan(C)
His love endures forever.
21 and gave their land(D) as an inheritance,(E)
His love endures forever.
22 an inheritance(F) to his servant Israel.(G)
His love endures forever.

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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:

21 And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever:

22 Even an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever.

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