Psalms 135:11

Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan:

Sihon {H5511} king {H4428} of the Amorites {H567}, and Og {H5747} king {H4428} of Bashan {H1316}, and all the kingdoms {H4467} of Canaan {H3667}:

Sichon king of the Emori, 'Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Kena'an.

Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kings of Canaan.

Sihon king of the Amorites, And Og king of Bashan, And all the kingdoms of Canaan,

Context

Psalm 135 is a hymn of praise, calling God's servants to bless the Lord for His greatness and mighty deeds. This particular verse, Psalm 135:11, is part of a historical recounting of God's powerful acts of deliverance for Israel. It specifically lists the enemies God defeated and the lands He gave as an inheritance. This section of the psalm follows a list of miraculous signs and wonders performed in Egypt, setting the stage for God's continued faithfulness to His people as they journeyed to the Promised Land.

Historical Significance and Key Figures

This verse highlights two prominent kings whose defeat was pivotal for Israel's journey to and settlement in the Promised Land: Sihon king of the Amorites and Og king of Bashan. Their territories lay east of the Jordan River and represented formidable opposition to the Israelites under Moses' leadership. The decisive defeat of Sihon and Og, detailed in Numbers 21:21-35 and Deuteronomy 3:1-11, served as a powerful demonstration of God's unwavering power and His commitment to His covenant promises. The concluding phrase, "and all the kingdoms of Canaan," then broadens the scope to encompass the subsequent extensive conquests west of the Jordan under Joshua, affirming God's complete victory over the land's inhabitants for the establishment of Israel.

Key Themes

  • God's Sovereign Power: The verse emphatically declares God's ability to overcome even the most formidable adversaries. The defeat of powerful kings like Sihon and Og serves as clear evidence of the Lord's irresistible might and divine intervention.
  • Divine Faithfulness: By dispossessing these nations and giving their lands to Israel, God fulfilled His ancient promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob to give their descendants the land of Canaan (Genesis 15:18).
  • Israel's Inheritance: The conquest of these kingdoms was not merely a military victory but the divinely ordained means by which God provided a secure and permanent inheritance for His people, establishing them in the land He had prepared.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew terms for "Sihon" (סִיחוֹן, Sikhon) and "Og" (עוֹג, 'Og) are proper nouns referring to these specific historical figures mentioned extensively in the Old Testament. The phrase "kingdoms of Canaan" (מַמְלְכוֹת כְּנָעַן, mamlekoth Kena'an) broadly encompasses the various city-states and regions within the land promised to Israel. The power of this verse lies not in complex linguistic nuances but in its clear, historical enumeration of God's decisive victories, emphasizing His direct and powerful intervention in Israel's history.

Practical Application

For believers today, remembering God's past victories, such as those over Sihon and Og, provides profound encouragement and strengthens faith. Just as God cleared the way for Israel to enter their inheritance, He continues to overcome obstacles and fulfill His promises in our lives. This verse reminds us that no enemy, challenge, or circumstance is too great for the Lord. It calls us to trust in His unchanging power and faithfulness, knowing that He is able to bring us through difficulties and lead us into the blessings He has prepared. When facing daunting circumstances, we can look back at God's historical acts of deliverance and be confident in His ability to act on our behalf (Hebrews 13:8).

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Joshua 12:7

    ¶ And these [are] the kings of the country which Joshua and the children of Israel smote on this side Jordan on the west, from Baalgad in the valley of Lebanon even unto the mount Halak, that goeth up to Seir; which Joshua gave unto the tribes of Israel [for] a possession according to their divisions;

  • Joshua 12:24

    The king of Tirzah, one: all the kings thirty and one.

  • 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:

  • Numbers 21:21

    ¶ And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, saying,

  • Numbers 21:35

    So they smote him, and his sons, and all his people, until there was none left him alive: and they possessed his land.

  • Nehemiah 9:22

    Moreover thou gavest them kingdoms and nations, and didst divide them into corners: so they possessed the land of Sihon, and the land of the king of Heshbon, and the land of Og king of Bashan.

  • 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.

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