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Tower Of Lebanon

Locations
Modern Location Mount Hermon, straddling the border of Syria, Lebanon, and Israel
Coordinates 33.3500, 35.8500

Geographical Setting

A prominent peak in the Anti-Lebanon mountain range historically associated with ancient religious sites and biblical geography.

What is the meaning of Tower Of Lebanon in the Bible?

The Tower of Lebanon refers to the highest peak of Mount Hermon, characterized by its snow-capped summit which resembles a tower, offering a panoramic view of the Damascus plain.

SIGNIFICANCE

Understanding this geographical landmark clarifies the literal setting of poetic imagery in the Song of Solomon, where the beloved's head is compared to Carmel and hair to a flock of goats descending from Mount Gilead, grounding the metaphor in the visible landscape of the ancient Near East.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Tower Of Lebanon (located near modern Mount Hermon, straddling the border of Syria, Lebanon, and Israel) 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 Tower Of Lebanon in this passage?
  • What cultural or historical assumption does Tower Of Lebanon clarify?

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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

"Tower Of Lebanon." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/tower-of-lebanon/
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