Mount Hermon is a prominent mountain located in the northern part of Israel, near the borders of Lebanon and Syria. It is the highest peak in the region, with snow-capped heights, and is mentioned in several places throughout Scripture.
In Deuteronomy 3:8–9, Mount Hermon is noted as the northern boundary of the land conquered by the Israelites from the Amorite kings. It is referred to by different names among different peoples: the Sidonians called it Sirion, and the Amorites called it Senir.
Psalm 133:3 uses Hermon poetically: “It is like the dew of Hermon, descending upon the mountains of Zion; for there the Lord commanded the blessing—life forevermore.” This comparison speaks to the abundant moisture and life-giving dew associated with Hermon, symbolizing unity among God’s people as a source of divine blessing.
Hermon is also referenced in Psalm 89:12, emphasizing the breadth of creation under God’s rule: “The north and the south, You have created them; Tabor and Hermon rejoice in Your name.” Its grandeur represents God’s majesty in nature.
In the Song of Solomon 4:8, Hermon is mentioned as part of a poetic invitation to come away from dangerous and majestic heights: “Come with me from Lebanon, my spouse… from the lions’ dens, from the mountains of the leopards.”
Importantly, Mount Hermon is traditionally considered a likely location for the transfiguration of Jesus, although the Bible does not name the exact mountain. In Matthew 17 and Mark 9, Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John, revealing His divine glory. Since this event took place shortly after Jesus had been in the region of Caesarea Philippi, which lies near the base of Mount Hermon, some scholars favor this site as the “high mountain” referenced in those passages (Matthew 17:1).
Mount Hermon stands as a symbol of God’s blessing, grandeur, and possibly the revelation of Christ’s divine nature. Its associations in Scripture highlight both its physical prominence and its spiritual significance.