Introduction
An exhortation to give thanks to God for various mercies granted to all men, Psalm 136:1-9 ; particularly to the Israelites in Egypt, Psalm 136:10-12 ; at the Red Sea, Psalm 136:13-15 ; in the wilderness, Psalm 136:16-20 ; and in the promised land, Psalm 136:21 , Psalm 136:22 ; for the redemption of the captives from Babylon Psalm 136:23 , Psalm 136:24 ; and for his providential mercies to all, Psalm 136:25 , Psalm 136:26 .
This Psalm is little else than a repetition of the preceding, with the burden, חסדו לעולם כי ki leolam chasdo , "because his mercy endureth for ever," at the end of every verse. See below. It seems to have been a responsive song: the first part of the verse sung by the Levites, the burden by the people. It has no title in the Hebrew, nor in any of the Versions. It was doubtless written after the captivity. The author is unknown.
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