Bible Location

Sirion

3 cross references · Modern-day map available

Sirion is the Sidonian name for Hermon. It is important because it preserves another neighboring tradition for the great northern mountain. First appears in Deut 3:9.1

Coordinates

33.42, 35.86

First appears

Deut 3:9

AI summary: Sirion matters because it shows how Hermon was known across cultural lines. Biblical poetry and geography preserve the alternate name, reminding readers that Israel's landmarks were shared with and named by surrounding peoples as well. The cross references present Sirion as a northern mountain-name of intercultural memory.1

Latitude

33.42

Longitude

35.86

Bible references

3