Psalms 136:19
Psalms 136:19 in Multiple Translations
Sihon king of the Amorites His loving devotion endures forever.
Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever:
Sihon king of the Amorites; For his lovingkindness endureth forever;
Sihon, king of the Amorites: for his mercy is unchanging for ever:
Sihon, king of the Amorites. For his trustworthy love lasts forever.
As Sihon King of the Amorites: for his mercie endureth for euer:
Even Sihon king of the Amorite, For to the age [is] His kindness.
Sihon king of the Amorites, for his loving kindness endures forever;
Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever:
He killed Sihon, the king of the Amor people-group; his faithful love for us endures forever.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 136:19
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Psalms 136:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ֭/סִיחוֹן
מֶ֣לֶךְ
הָ/אֱמֹרִ֑י
כִּ֖י
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
חַסְדּֽ/וֹ
לְ֭/סִיחוֹן
Çîychôwn
H5511
Sihon
Prep | N-proper
מֶ֣לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
הָ/אֱמֹרִ֑י
ʼĔmôrîy
H567
Amorite
Art | Ngmsa
כִּ֖י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
Prep | N-ms
חַסְדּֽ/וֹ
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 136:19
לְ֭/סִיחוֹן
Çîychôwn
H5511
"Sihon"
Prep | N-proper
Sihon was an Amorite king who lived during the time of the Israelites' wilderness journey. He was defeated by Moses in Transjordan, as recorded in Numbers 21:21. His name means warrior.
Definition: A king of Amorites living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.21.21 § Sihon = "warrior" king of the Amorites at the time of the conquest and defeated by Moses in Transjordan
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: Sihon. See also: Numbers 21:21; Deuteronomy 29:6; Psalms 135:11.
מֶ֣לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
הָ/אֱמֹרִ֑י
ʼĔmôrîy
H567
"Amorite"
Art | Ngmsa
An Amorite is a member of a Canaanite tribe, first mentioned in Genesis 10:16, descended from Canaan. The Israelites displaced them as they entered the Promised Land.
Definition: Someone descended from Amor(?), first mentioned at Gen.10.16; descended from Canaan (H3667); along with Sidon (H6721), Heth (H2845), Jebusite (H2983), Girgashite (H1622), Hivite (H2340), Arkite (H6208), Sinite (H5513), Arvadite (H0721), Zemarite (H6786) and Hamathite (H2577) § Amorite = "a sayer" one of the peoples of east Canaan and beyond the Jordan, dispossessed by the Israelite incursion from Egypt
Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: Amorite. See also: Genesis 10:16; Joshua 9:1; Psalms 135:11.
כִּ֖י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
Prep | N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
חַסְדּֽ/וֹ
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 136:19
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 136:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 136:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 136:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 136:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 136:19
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 136:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 136:19
Context — His Loving Devotion 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.
20and Og king of Bashan— His loving devotion endures forever. 21and He gave their land as an inheritance, His loving devotion endures forever.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deuteronomy 2:30–36 | But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass through, for the LORD your God had made his spirit stubborn and his heart obstinate, that He might deliver him into your hand, as is the case this day. Then the LORD said to me, “See, I have begun to deliver Sihon and his land over to you. Now begin to conquer and possess his land.” So Sihon and his whole army came out for battle against us at Jahaz. And the LORD our God delivered him over to us, and we defeated him and his sons and his whole army. At that time we captured all his cities and devoted to destruction the people of every city, including women and children. We left no survivors. We carried off for ourselves only the livestock and the plunder from the cities we captured. From Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along with the city in the valley, even as far as Gilead, not one city had walls too high for us. The LORD our God gave us all of them. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 29:7 | When you reached this place, Sihon king of Heshbon and Og king of Bashan came out against us in battle, but we defeated them. |
| 3 | Numbers 21:21–24 | Then Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, saying, “Let us pass through your land. We will not cut through any field or vineyard, or drink water from any well. We will stay on the King’s Highway until we have passed through your territory.” But Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory. Instead, he gathered his whole army and went out to confront Israel in the wilderness. When he came to Jahaz, he fought against Israel. And Israel put him to the sword and took possession of his land, from the Arnon to the Jabbok—but only up to the border of the Ammonites, because it was fortified. |
Psalms 136:19 Summary
Psalms 136:19 reminds us that God's love is always with us and never ends, just like it was when He helped the Israelites defeat Sihon king of the Amorites. This shows us that God is very powerful and can help us with any problem we face, as seen in verses like Exodus 15:6 and Psalms 118:16. We can trust God because He loves us and is always faithful, as promised in Jeremiah 31:3 and Lamentations 3:22-23. By remembering God's loving devotion, we can be strong and brave, knowing He is always with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Sihon king of the Amorites and why is he mentioned in Psalms 136:19?
Sihon king of the Amorites was a king defeated by the Israelites under the leadership of Moses, as recorded in Numbers 21:21-31 and Deuteronomy 2:24-37, demonstrating God's power and loving devotion to His people.
What does it mean that God's loving devotion endures forever in the context of Psalms 136:19?
It means that God's love and faithfulness to His people are unwavering and unending, as emphasized in Psalms 136 and supported by verses like Jeremiah 31:3, which speaks of God's everlasting love.
How does the mention of Sihon king of the Amorites in Psalms 136:19 relate to the broader theme of the Psalm?
The mention of Sihon and other kings in Psalms 136 highlights God's power and sovereignty over all nations, underscoring His loving devotion to Israel and setting the stage for the celebration of His goodness and provision in the following verses, such as Psalms 136:21-22.
What can we learn from the repetition of 'His loving devotion endures forever' in Psalms 136, including verse 19?
The repetition emphasizes the central theme of the Psalm, which is to acknowledge and praise God's enduring love and faithfulness, encouraging believers to trust in God's constant care and provision, as seen in verses like Psalms 100:5 and Lamentations 3:22-23.
Reflection Questions
- How does reflecting on God's victories over powerful kings like Sihon encourage my trust in His power and love today?
- In what ways can I apply the truth of God's enduring loving devotion in my life, especially in times of challenge or uncertainty?
- What are some personal experiences where I have seen God's loving devotion endure, and how can I use those to strengthen my faith?
- How can the example of God's faithfulness to the Israelites, as seen in the defeat of Sihon, inspire my own obedience and faithfulness to God?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 136:19
Sihon king of the Amorites,.... A strong and warlike people, and their king a great and mighty one; see Psalms 135:11; for his mercy [endureth] for ever; since this king would not suffer Israel to go
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 136:19
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.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 136:19
Psalms 136:19 Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy [endureth] for ever: Ver. 19. See Psalms 135:11. Sihon’ s country was afterwards called Decapolis, and the metropolls of it Scythopolis (Joseph. de Bel, l. 3, c. 2.)
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 136:19
(19) Sihon.—Literally, to Sihon. Evidently the composer, after beginning so many verses with the preposition, placed it here inadvertently, whence it was copied in Psalms 135:11.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 136:19
16–22. Jehovah the Giver of the promised land. Cp. Psalms 135:10 ff.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 136:19
17-21. On these verses see notes on Psalms 135:10-12. It is possible, as some have hinted, that Sihon and Og, with their powerful kingdoms, are here specially alluded to, because these rich