Psalms 149:8
binding their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron,
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;
In Context
7on the heathen to execute vengeance, and chastisement sore on the nations,
9to execute on them the doom that is written. This is the glory of all his faithful. Hallelujah.
Cross References
Joshua 10:23This was done. The five kings were brought out, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 149:7-9
Israel Admonished to Praise God. 6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand; 7 To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people; 8 To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron; 9 To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the Lord . The Israel of God are here represented triumphing over their enemies, which is both the matter of their praise (let them give to God the glory of those… Read the whole commentary →