Verse

Psalms 136:17

A church father on this verse

“Who struck the great kings. First he struck Pharaoh, who is understood to be the devil, and thus his army.”

Jerome, 5th c. — Homily 47, on Psalm 135

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¹⁷To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:

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In context

¹⁵But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.

¹⁶To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.

— Psalms 136:17 —

¹⁸And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:

¹⁹Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever: