Psalm 136:17-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:1-26

Does his mercy endure forever? How many voices there are that seem to deny the blessed declaration which is repeated in every verse of this psalm, and in so many other psalms and Scriptures beside! I. THE VOICE OF EARTHLY SORROW SEEMS TO DENY IT . "What!" says one, "his mercy endureth for ever? And I, once so happily placed, and to whom all life was bright, and now so utterly poor, a ruined man: how can his mercy endure forever? I cannot believe it." And here is... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:10-25

From Egypt to Canaan. Almost every reader of Israel's history has seen, as surely it was intended that there should be seen, the pattern and picture of the soul's journey cut of the misery and bondage of sin into the glorious liberty wherewith Christ doth make his people free. It is a long and arduous journey, but blessed are they which take it. These verses imply or state its chief stages. I. THE PREPARATION FOR THIS JOURNEY . This is not stated, but implied. We know the... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:17

To him which smote great kings (see the comment on Psalms 135:10 ). For his mercy , etc. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:18

And slew famous kings . Oreb, Zeb, Zeba, Zalmunna, Agag. For his mercy , etc. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:19

Sihon King of the Amorites (comp. Psalms 135:11 ). For his mercy, etc. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:20

And Og the King of Bashan ( Numbers 21:33 ; Psalms 135:11 ). For his mercy , etc. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:21

And gave their land for an heritage (see Joshua 12:1-6 ). For his mercy , etc. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:21-22

Fulfillment of race-missions. "And gave their land for an heritage." The Amorites had their race-mission; when it was fulfilled they had to pass away, and their land had to be occupied by another race, which also had its peculiar mission. It has been pointed out that no absolutely original and independent race ever existed on the face of the earth. No race has a simple beginning, and no race can unfold without streams of life pouring into it from outside and modifying its character. This... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:22

Even an heritage unto Israel his servant (comp. Psalms 135:12 ). For his mercy , etc. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 136:17-22

To him which smote great kings - On this passage see the notes at Psalms 135:10-12. There is little difference in the two places, except that here the statement is divided by the refrain, “For his mercy endureth forever.” The idea in the whole passage, in view of the divine interposition in slaying the mighty kings, and in giving their land for a possession to the Hebrew people, is, that it was a proof of mercy and benevolence. It is benevolence to mankind and to the church of God - it is in... read more

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