Lebanon

A region north of IsraelThe nation chosen by Yahweh as His own covenant people, descended from Jacob (Israel) and formed into a distinct identity at Sinai. In the biblical worldview, Israel is God’s allotted portion among all nations after Babel (Deuteronomy 32), set apart to reveal His character, law, and redemptive plan. Israel carries the promises given to Abraham, the mission of representing Yahweh... More known in Scripture for its mountains, cedar forests, and skilled craftsmen. Ancient Lebanon was home to the Phoenicians, including the cities of Tyre and Sidon, and supplied the famous cedar wood used in building Solomon’s TempleAlso called the First Temple, it was the sacred structure built by King Solomon in Jerusalem as the permanent dwelling place for God’s presence among Israel. Constructed with precision and lavish materials—gold, cedar, carved stone, and detailed ornamentation—it housed the Ark of the Covenant in the Most Holy Place. The Temple served as the center of worship, sacrifice, and national... More. In biblical contexts, “Lebanon” often symbolizes strength, beauty, and majesty, especially through its towering cedars.