Psalm 135:11
New International Version
Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kings of Canaan—

New Living Translation
Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kings of Canaan.

English Standard Version
Sihon, king of the Amorites, and Og, king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan,

Berean Standard Bible
Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kings of Canaan.

Berean Literal Bible
even Sihon king of the Amorite, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan.

King James Bible
Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan:

New King James Version
Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, And all the kingdoms of Canaan—

New American Standard Bible
Sihon, king of the Amorites, Og, king of Bashan, And all the kingdoms of Canaan;

NASB 1995
Sihon, king of the Amorites, And Og, king of Bashan, And all the kingdoms of Canaan;

NASB 1977
Sihon, king of the Amorites, And Og, king of Bashan, And all the kingdoms of Canaan;

Legacy Standard Bible
Sihon, king of the Amorites, And Og, king of Bashan, And all the kingdoms of Canaan;

Amplified Bible
Sihon, king of the Amorites, Og, king of Bashan, And all the kingdoms of Canaan;

Berean Annotated Bible
Sihon (warrior) king of the Amorites (sayers), Og (long-necked) king of Bashan (fruitful), and all the kings of Canaan (lowland).

Christian Standard Bible
Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kings of Canaan.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kings of Canaan.

American Standard Version
Sihon king of the Amorites, And Og king of Bashan, And all the kingdoms of Canaan,

Contemporary English Version
including King Sihon of the Amorites and King Og of Bashan. He conquered every kingdom in the land of Canaan

English Revised Version
Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
King Sihon of the Amorites, King Og of Bashan, and all the kingdoms in Canaan.

Good News Translation
Sihon, king of the Amorites, Og, king of Bashan, and all the kings in Canaan.

International Standard Version
Sihon, king of the Amorites, Og, king of Bashan, and every kingdom of Canaan—

NET Bible
Sihon, king of the Amorites, and Og, king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan.

New Heart English Bible
Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan,

Webster's Bible Translation
Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan:
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kings of Canaan.

World English Bible
Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan—
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Even Sihon king of the Amorite, "" And Og king of Bashan, "" And all kingdoms of Canaan.

Berean Literal Bible
even Sihon king of the Amorite, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan.

Young's Literal Translation
Even Sihon king of the Amorite, And Og king of Bashan, And all kingdoms of Canaan.

Smith's Literal Translation
To Sihon, king of the Amorites, and to Og, king of Bashan, and to all the kings of Canaan:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Sehon king of the Amorrhites, and Og king of Basan, and all the kingdoms of Chanaan.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Sihon, king of the Amorites, and Og, king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan.

New American Bible
Sihon, king of the Amorites, and Og, king of Bashan, all the kings of Canaan—

New Revised Standard Version
Sihon, king of the Amorites, and Og, king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan—
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Sihon, King of the Amorites and Og, King of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Sihon king of the Amorites, And Og king of Bashan, And all the kingdoms of Canaan;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Seon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Basan, and all the kingdoms of Chanaan:

Additional Translations ...



Context
Your Name, O LORD, Endures Forever
10He struck down many nations and slaughtered mighty kings: 11Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kings of Canaan. 12He gave their land as an inheritance, as a heritage to His people Israel.…

Cross References
Sihon king of the Amorites,

Numbers 21:21-24
Then Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, saying, / “Let us pass through your land. We will not turn aside into any field or vineyard, or drink water from any well. We will stay on the King’s Highway until we have passed through your territory.” / But Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory. Instead, he gathered his whole army and went out to confront Israel in the wilderness. When he came to Jahaz, he fought against Israel. …

Deuteronomy 2:30-31
But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass through, for the LORD your God had made his spirit stubborn and his heart obstinate, that He might deliver him into your hand, as is the case this day. / Then the LORD said to me, “See, I have begun to deliver Sihon and his land over to you. Now begin to conquer and possess his land.”

Joshua 12:2
Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon. He ruled from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along the middle of the valley, up to the Jabbok River (the border of the Ammonites), that is, half of Gilead,
Og king of Bashan,

Numbers 21:33-35
Then they turned and went up the road to Bashan, and Og king of Bashan and his whole army came out to meet them in battle at Edrei. / But the LORD said to Moses, “Do not fear him, for I have delivered him into your hand, along with all his people and his land. Do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon.” / So they struck down Og, along with his sons and his whole army, until no remnant was left. And they took possession of his land.

Deuteronomy 3:1-11
Then we turned and went up the road to Bashan, and Og king of Bashan and his whole army came out to meet us in battle at Edrei. / But the LORD said to me, “Do not fear him, for I have delivered him into your hand, along with all his people and his land. Do to him as you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon.” / So the LORD our God also delivered Og king of Bashan and his whole army into our hands. We struck them down until no survivor was left. …

Joshua 12:4-5
And Og king of Bashan, one of the remnant of the Rephaim, who lived in Ashtaroth and Edrei. / He ruled over Mount Hermon, Salecah, all of Bashan up to the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites, and half of Gilead to the border of Sihon king of Heshbon.
and all the kings of Canaan.

Joshua 12:7-24
And these are the kings of the land that Joshua and the Israelites conquered beyond the Jordan to the west, from Baal-gad in the Valley of Lebanon to Mount Halak, which rises toward Seir (according to the allotments to the tribes of Israel, Joshua gave them as an inheritance / the hill country, the foothills, the Arabah, the slopes, the wilderness, and the Negev—the lands of the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites): / the king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is near Bethel, one; …

Joshua 11:10-12
At that time Joshua turned back and captured Hazor and put its king to the sword, because Hazor was formerly the head of all these kingdoms. / The Israelites put everyone in Hazor to the sword, devoting them to destruction. Nothing that breathed remained, and Joshua burned down Hazor itself. / Joshua captured all these kings and their cities and put them to the sword. He devoted them to destruction, as Moses the LORD’s servant had commanded.

Joshua 10:40-42
So Joshua conquered the whole region—the hill country, the Negev, the foothills, and the slopes, together with all their kings—leaving no survivors. He devoted to destruction everything that breathed, just as the LORD, the God of Israel, had commanded. / Joshua conquered the area from Kadesh-barnea to Gaza, and the whole region of Goshen as far as Gibeon. / And because the LORD, the God of Israel, fought for Israel, Joshua captured all these kings and their land in one campaign.
Joshua 12:1-6
Now these are the kings of the land whom the Israelites struck down and whose lands they took beyond the Jordan to the east, from the Arnon Valley to Mount Hermon, including all the Arabah eastward: / Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon. He ruled from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along the middle of the valley, up to the Jabbok River (the border of the Ammonites), that is, half of Gilead, / as well as the Arabah east of the Sea of Chinnereth to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea), eastward through Beth-jeshimoth, and southward below the slopes of Pisgah. …

Judges 11:19-22
And Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, who ruled in Heshbon, and said to him, ‘Please let us pass through your land into our own place.’ / But Sihon would not trust Israel to pass through his territory. So he gathered all his people, encamped in Jahaz, and fought with Israel. / Then the LORD, the God of Israel, delivered Sihon and all his people into the hand of Israel, who defeated them. So Israel took possession of all the land of the Amorites who inhabited that country, …

Nehemiah 9:22
You gave them kingdoms and peoples and allotted to them every corner of the land. So they took the land of Sihon king of Heshbon and of Og king of Bashan.

Amos 2:9-10
Yet it was I who destroyed the Amorite before them, though his height was like that of the cedars, and he was as strong as the oaks. Yet I destroyed his fruit above and his roots below. / And I brought you up from the land of Egypt and led you forty years in the wilderness, that you might take possession of the land of the Amorite.

Psalm 136:17-22
He struck down great kings His loving devotion endures forever. / and slaughtered mighty kings—His loving devotion endures forever. / Sihon king of the Amorites His loving devotion endures forever. …

Deuteronomy 29:7
When you reached this place, Sihon king of Heshbon and Og king of Bashan came out against us in battle, but we defeated them.

Deuteronomy 2:24-37
“Arise, set out, and cross the Arnon Valley. See, I have delivered into your hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land. Begin to take possession of it and engage him in battle. / This very day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you upon all the nations under heaven. They will hear the reports of you and tremble in anguish because of you.” / So from the Wilderness of Kedemoth I sent messengers with an offer of peace to Sihon king of Heshbon, saying, …


Treasury of Scripture

Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan:

Sihon

Numbers 21:21-35
And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, saying, …

Deuteronomy 2:30-37
But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass by him: for the LORD thy God hardened his spirit, and made his heart obstinate, that he might deliver him into thy hand, as appeareth this day…

Deuteronomy 3:1
Then we turned, and went up the way to Bashan: and Og the king of Bashan came out against us, he and all his people, to battle at Edrei.

and all the

Joshua 10:1
Now it came to pass, when Adonizedek king of Jerusalem had heard how Joshua had taken Ai, and had utterly destroyed it; as he had done to Jericho and her king, so he had done to Ai and her king; and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel, and were among them;

Joshua 11:1
And it came to pass, when Jabin king of Hazor had heard those things, that he sent to Jobab king of Madon, and to the king of Shimron, and to the king of Achshaph,

Joshua 12:1
Now these are the kings of the land, which the children of Israel smote, and possessed their land on the other side Jordan toward the rising of the sun, from the river Arnon unto mount Hermon, and all the plain on the east:

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Psalm 135
1. An exhortation to praise God for his mercy
5. For his power
8. For his judgments
15. The vanity of idols
19. An exhortation to bless God












Sihon king of the Amorites,

Sihon ruled from Heshbon over Amorite territory east of the Jordan. When Israel requested passage through his land, he chose battle and was defeated. His overthrow gave Israel control of the region from the Arnon to the Jabbok and marked the beginning of Israel’s possession of the land.

Num 21:21-24 Then Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites,…
Deu 2:30-31 But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass through,…
Jos 12:2 Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon.…

Og king of Bashan,

Og ruled Bashan north of Sihon’s kingdom, a fertile region with fortified cities. As one of the remaining Rephaim, he represented a formidable enemy, yet Israel defeated him and took his land. The victories over Sihon and Og showed that no king or stronghold could prevent God from giving Israel the territory He had promised.

Num 21:33-35 Then they turned and went up the road to Bashan,…
Deu 3:1-11 Then we turned and went up the road to Bashan…
Jos 12:4-5 And Og king of Bashan, one of the remnant of the Rephaim…

and all the kings of Canaan.

Israel’s conquest west of the Jordan brought down the rulers of Canaanite city-states that opposed them. Their defeat established Israel in the land and displayed God’s authority over the nations and their kings.

Jos 12:7-24 And these are the kings of the land that Joshua…
Jos 11:10-12 At that time Joshua turned back and captured Hazor…
Jos 10:40-42 So Joshua conquered the whole region—the hill country…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Sihon, King of the Amorites
Sihon was a powerful Amorite king who ruled over a significant territory east of the Jordan River. His defeat by the Israelites, as they journeyed to the Promised Land, is a testament to God's power and faithfulness to His promises.

2. Og, King of Bashan
Og was another formidable king whose kingdom was located in Bashan, north of Sihon's territory. Known for his great size and strength, Og's defeat further demonstrated God's might and the fulfillment of His covenant with Israel.

3. Kings of Canaan
The term refers collectively to the various rulers of the Canaanite city-states. Their defeat was crucial for the Israelites to take possession of the land God had promised to their ancestors.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty and Power
The defeat of mighty kings like Sihon and Og illustrates God's supreme power over all earthly rulers. Believers can trust in God's ability to overcome any obstacle in their lives.

Faithfulness to Promises
God's actions in delivering these kings into Israel's hands demonstrate His unwavering faithfulness to His promises. Christians are encouraged to hold fast to God's promises, knowing He is faithful to fulfill them.

Spiritual Warfare
Just as Israel faced physical battles, Christians face spiritual battles. The victories over Sihon and Og remind believers that God equips and empowers them to overcome spiritual adversaries.

Historical Remembrance
The recounting of these victories serves as a reminder of God's past faithfulness, encouraging believers to remember and recount God's work in their own lives.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Psalm 135:11?

2. How does Psalm 135:11 demonstrate God's power over nations and kings?

3. What can we learn about God's sovereignty from Psalm 135:11?

4. How does Psalm 135:11 connect to God's promises in Deuteronomy 7:1-2?

5. How can we trust God's power in our lives, as seen in Psalm 135:11?

6. How does Psalm 135:11 encourage us to rely on God's deliverance today?

7. How does Psalm 135:11 reflect God's sovereignty over nations and their leaders?

8. What historical evidence supports the conquests mentioned in Psalm 135:11?

9. Why does God choose to destroy certain nations in Psalm 135:11?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 135?


Verse 11. - Sihon King of the Amorites (comp. Numbers 21:24; Deuteronomy 2:33). And Og King of Bashan (see Numbers 21:35; Deuteronomy 3:3). And all the kingdoms of Canaan. Joshua destroyed thirty-one Canaanite kingdoms (Joshua 12:24).

Psalm 135:11 points to concrete historical victories—Sihon, Og, and the Canaanite kings—to assure every generation that the Lord keeps His word, conquers every foe, and secures His people’s inheritance. Remembering those names fuels present worship and confidence, because the God who overcame then is the same God who reigns today.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Sihon
לְסִיח֤וֹן ׀ (lə·sî·ḥō·wn)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5511: Sihon -- a king of the Amorites

king
מֶ֤לֶךְ (me·leḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of the Amorites,
הָאֱמֹרִ֗י (hā·’ĕ·mō·rî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 567: Amorites -- perhaps 'mountain dwellers', a Canaanite tribe

Og
וּ֭לְעוֹג (ū·lə·‘ō·wḡ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5747: Og -- king of Bashan

king
מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of Bashan,
הַבָּשָׁ֑ן (hab·bā·šān)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1316: Bashan -- 'smooth', a region East of the Jordan

and all
וּ֝לְכֹ֗ל (ū·lə·ḵōl)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the kings
מַמְלְכ֥וֹת (mam·lə·ḵō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 4467: Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign

of Canaan.
כְּנָֽעַן׃ (kə·nā·‘an)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3667: Canaan -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their land West of the Jordan


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