Psalms 136:3

“O give thanks to the Lord of lords, etc.] Which is not only the title of the God of Israel, as the former, (<051017>Deuteronomy 10:17); but of the Messiah, (<661916>Revelation 19:16); who is the Prince of the kings of the earth; under whom they are, by whom they reign, and to whom they are accountable, being higher than they; as nature, so by office, (<660105>Revelation 1:5 <200815>Proverbs 8:15,16) (<198927>Psalm 89:27); for his mercy [endureth] for ever; in putting it into the hearts of kings and princes, which he has in his hands, to show favour to his people, even to be their nursing fathers; and in curbing the power, restraining the wrath, of oppressors; and protecting his people from…”

“O give thanks to the Lord of lords - The Lord or Ruler of all in authority - all kings, princes, rulers. He is supreme over all. This is an attribute of Divinity; yet this is ascribed to the Lord Jesus, thus proving that he is divine. See the notes at Revelation 19:16. For his mercy ... - The ground of praise here, as in the previous verse, is, that this God - the Supreme Ruler over all the potentates and magistrates of earth - is a merciful Being. He is kind and benignant toward those rulers, and through them to mankind. return to 'Top of Page'”

“the Lord: Ti1 6:15; Rev 17:14, Rev 19:16 Psalms 136:4”