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Hermon

Locations
Modern Location Southern Lebanon, Syria, and Israel border region
Coordinates 33.4167° N, 35.8500° E

Geographical Setting

Mount Hermon is the highest peak in the Anti-Lebanon mountain range, forming a natural border between Lebanon, Syria, and Israel.

What is the meaning of Hermon in the Bible?

Mount Hermon is a prominent peak in the Anti-Lebanon mountain range, reaching an elevation of approximately 9,200 feet. It serves as a major geographical landmark in the Levant region.

SIGNIFICANCE

Its location as the northernmost point of the ancient Israelite territory helps readers visualize the extent of the land described in biblical conquest narratives and provides context for the geographical limits of the kingdom.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Hermon (located near modern Southern Lebanon, Syria, and Israel border region) 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 Hermon in this passage?
  • What cultural or historical assumption does Hermon clarify?

Related Topics

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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

"Hermon." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/hermon/
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