He struck down many nations and slaughtered mighty kings:
Parallel translations
- WEB who struck many nations, and killed mighty kings,
- KJV Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings;
- NKJV He defeated many nations And slew mighty kings—
- NASB He struck many nations And brought death to mighty kings,
- NLT He struck down great nations and slaughtered mighty kings—
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Quick answer
God struck many nations and killed mighty kings as He brought Israel into the promised land.
Overview
The psalm moves from the Exodus to the conquest, celebrating Yahweh's victories over the powerful kings who opposed His people. No earthly might could withstand Him as He gave Israel the land He had promised. This triumph foreshadows the King who conquers every enemy, including sin and death, securing an inheritance for His people.
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Cross-references · 3
- Ps 136:17–22He struck down great kings His loving devotion endures forever.
- Ps 44:2–3With Your hand You drove out the nations and planted our fathers there; You crushed the peoples and cast them out.
- Num 21:24And 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.
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