Psalm 136:21

And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Cross-reference

Psalm 44:2 Parallel

Psalm 44:2 echoes God driving out nations and planting Israel, matching the inheritance theme in Psalm 136:21.

Psalm 44:3 Parallel

Psalm 44:3 emphasizes the land was won by God's power, not Israel's strength—same emphasis as the gift of inheritance.

Psalm 105:44 similarly describes God giving the lands of nations to Israel as an inheritance — directly echoing the same act of grace.

Psalm 135:12 uses nearly identical language — 'He gave their land as a heritage' — confirming the refrain's source or shared tradition.

Numbers 32:33–42 Historical context

Numbers 32:33-42 records Moses allotting the Transjordan lands to two and a half tribes — a specific instance of the land heritage celebrated in Psalm 136:21.

Deuteronomy 3:12–17 Historical context

Deuteronomy 3:12-17 repeats the assignment of Transjordan territories — another detailed record of the land division that Psalm 136:21 summarizes.

Joshua 12:1–7 Historical context

Joshua 12:1-7 lists the conquered kings east of the Jordan — the specific victories that resulted in the land given as heritage in Psalm 136:21.

Joshua 21:45 declares that every good promise of the Lord was fulfilled, including the land inheritance — affirming the basis for Psalm 136:21's praise.

Nehemiah 9:22–24 Historical context

Nehemiah 9:22-24 recounts God giving the nations' lands and subduing inhabitants before Israel — another historical reflection of the same gift celebrated in Psalm 136:21.

Joshua 13:1 Contrast

Joshua 13:1 notes that much land remained to be taken, contrasting with the complete gift celebrated in Psalm 136:21 — showing the tension between promise and partial fulfillment.

Isaiah 58:14 promises the 'heritage of Jacob' to the obedient — a future-oriented echo of the land inheritance that Psalm 136:21 celebrates as already given.