Sihon king of the Amorites, For His mercy endures forever;
Parallel translations
- WEB Sihon king of the Amorites; for his loving kindness endures forever;
- KJV Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever:
- BSB Sihon king of the Amorites His loving devotion endures forever.
- NASB Sihon, king of the Amorites, For His faithfulness is everlasting,
- NLT Sihon king of the Amorites, His faithful love endures forever.
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Quick answer
Sihon king of the Amorites fell before God, and His love endures forever.
Overview
The psalm names Sihon, an Amorite king defeated as Israel approached the promised land. Recalling specific victories anchors praise in real history. God's faithfulness in giving Israel the land assures believers that He keeps every promise, fulfilled at last in the inheritance secured by Christ.
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Cross-references · 3
- Deut 2:30–36But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass by him; for Yahweh your God hardened his spirit, and made his heart obstinate, that he might deliver him into your hand, as it is today.
- Deut 29:7When you came to this place, Sihon the king of Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, came out against us to battle, and we struck them.
- Num 21:21–24Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, saying,
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