Ancient Lebanon Mountains - Map of New Testament Israel

LEB`A-NON (white, incense), The mountains on the north of Israel, Deut. 1:7; 11:24. There are two parallel ranges running northeast to southwest for about ninety miles, between which is Coele (hollow) Syria. The western range is Libanus or Lebanon proper; the eastern range is the Anti- Libanus. Average height 6,000 to 8,000 feet. Cliffs are white limestone, peaks covered with snow, hence the name signifying "white." Frequently alluded to in scriptures, Is. 10:34 ; Ps. 72:16 ; Jer. 22:23. In Song of Sol. 7:4, Mt. Hermon is alluded to.