King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy [endureth] for ever:
Complete Jewish Bible:
Sichon king of the Emori, for his grace continues forever;
Berean Standard Bible:
Sihon king of the Amorites His loving devotion endures forever.
American Standard Version:
Sihon king of the Amorites; For his lovingkindness endureth forever;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Sihon{H5511} king{H4428} of the Amorites{H567}: for his mercy{H2617} endureth for ever{H5769}:
Cross-References (KJV):
Deuteronomy 29:7
- And when ye came unto this place, Sihon the king of Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, came out against us unto battle, and we smote them:
Deuteronomy 2:30
- But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass by him: for the LORD thy God hardened his spirit, and made his heart obstinate, that he might deliver him into thy hand, as [appeareth] this day.
Deuteronomy 2:36
- From Aroer, which [is] by the brink of the river of Arnon, and [from] the city that [is] by the river, even unto Gilead, there was not one city too strong for us: the LORD our God delivered all unto us:
Numbers 21:21
- ¶ And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, saying,
Numbers 21:24
- And Israel smote him with the edge of the sword, and possessed his land from Arnon unto Jabbok, even unto the children of Ammon: for the border of the children of Ammon [was] strong.
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Commentary for Psalms 136:19
Psalm 136:19, "Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy [endureth] for ever:", is part of a larger psalm known as the Great Hallel (Psalms 135-136), which was likely used in Jewish liturgy during major festivals. This particular verse is embedded within a section of the psalm that recounts the mighty acts of God on behalf of Israel, particularly during the Exodus and the conquest of Canaan.
The historical context of this verse refers to the event described in Numbers 21:21-31, where the Israelites, led by Moses, requested passage through the land of Sihon, king of the Amorites. Sihon refused and went to battle against Israel, but the Israelites were victorious, conquering his territory east of the Jordan River. This victory was seen as an act of divine mercy and faithfulness to the Israelites, as it provided them with land and served as a precursor to their eventual entry into the Promised Land.
The theme of Psalm 136:19 emphasizes God's enduring mercy and covenant loyalty (Hebrew: chesed), which is celebrated in each verse of the psalm with the refrain, "for his mercy endureth forever." This verse gives thanks for God's deliverance from a specific enemy and acknowledges that God's mercy is everlasting, not just in the past but continuing into the present and future. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His people and His role as a powerful deliverer. The defeat of Sihon is celebrated not merely as a historical event but as a testament to the ongoing and unchanging nature of God's kindness and protection toward His people.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5511
There are 34 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סִיחוֹן
Transliteration: Çîychôwn
Pronunciation: see-khone'
Description: or סִיחֹן; from the same as סוּחַ; tempestuous; Sichon, an Amoritish king; Sihon. - Strong's Number: H4428
There are 1922 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֶלֶךְ
Transliteration: melek
Pronunciation: meh'-lek
Description: from מָלַךְ; a king; king, royal. - Strong's Number: H567
There are 715 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱמֹרִי
Transliteration: ʼĔmôrîy
Pronunciation: em-o-ree'
Description: probably a patronymic from an unused name derived from אָמַר in the sense of publicity, i.e. prominence; thus, a mountaineer; an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes; Amorite. - Strong's Number: H2617
There are 241 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֵסֵד
Transliteration: chêçêd
Pronunciation: kheh'-sed
Description: from חָסַד; kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty; favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. - Strong's Number: H5769
There are 414 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עוֹלָם
Transliteration: ʻôwlâm
Pronunciation: o-lawm'
Description: or עֹלָם; from עָלַם; properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially with prepositional prefix) always; 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 נֶצַח, עַד.