Baal-Hermon
LocationsGeographical Setting
Baal-Hermon is an ancient toponym located in the northern region of the Levant, situated near the base of Mount Hermon.
What is the meaning of Baal-Hermon in the Bible?
Baal-Hermon is identified in biblical texts as a location near Mount Hermon, often associated with the modern site of Banias or the broader Mount Lebanon range.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Baal-Hermon clarifies the geographical boundaries of the Israelite tribal territories and provides context for the northern limits of the Promised Land described in the Book of Joshua.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Baal-Hermon (located near modern Banias (ancient Caesarea Philippi), Golan Heights) held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Baal-Hermon in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Baal-Hermon clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Baal-Hermon." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/baalhermon/