Psalms 136:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Og the king of Bashan: because his love lasts forever:

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is praising God for defeating King Og of Bashan, acknowledging that God's faithful love never ends.

📚 Historical Context

Psalms 136 is a hymn of thanksgiving in the Bible that recounts God's mighty acts of deliverance for Israel, emphasizing His enduring mercy in every verse. This specific line refers to the defeat of Og, the king of Bashan, a giant Amorite ruler who opposed the Israelites during their conquest of the Promised Land, as described in Numbers 21 and Deuteronomy 3. This event highlights God's faithful protection of His people as they entered the land He promised them.

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