Psalms 136:18 net — and killed powerful kings, for his loyal love endures,

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"and killed powerful kings, for his loyal love endures,"

— Psalms 136:18, NET Bible

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Psalms 136 — Context

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and tossed Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea, for his loyal love endures,

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to the one who led his people through the wilderness, for his loyal love endures,

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to the one who struck down great kings, for his loyal love endures,

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and killed powerful kings, for his loyal love endures,

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Sihon, king of the Amorites, for his loyal love endures,

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Og, king of Bashan, for his loyal love endures,

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and gave their land as an inheritance, for his loyal love endures,

Psalms 136:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 136:18 say?
Psalms 136:18 in the NET Bible reads: “and killed powerful kings, for his loyal love endures,”
Where is Psalms 136:18 in the Bible?
Psalms 136:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 136, verse 18.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 136:18.
What translation should I read Psalms 136:18 in?
Psalms 136:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 136:18?
Psalms 136:18 reads (NET): “and killed powerful kings, for his loyal love endures,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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