2. Subjects for thanksgiving 136:4-25

136:4-9 Verse 4 expresses the theme of this thanksgiving, namely God's wonderful acts. Then the psalmist mentioned specific acts. Verses 5-9 describe aspects of God's work in creating the world.

136:10-25 God's acts in this section of verses relate to His care for Israel. He humbled the Egyptians, brought His people out of Egypt in the Exodus, and led them through the Red Sea (vv. 10-15). He then defeated the Canaanite kings and gave their land to the Israelites (vv. 16-22). In summary, God remembered His people and rescued them from their adversaries (vv. 23-24). Finally He provides food for all living creatures (v. 25).