Topical Encyclopedia Lebanon, a region renowned for its majestic cedar trees and lush landscapes, holds a significant place in biblical history and narrative. It is frequently mentioned in the Scriptures, often symbolizing beauty, strength, and grandeur. The land of Lebanon is situated to the north of Israel and has been a site of interaction and interest for the Israelites throughout biblical history.One of the most poignant references to Lebanon in the Bible is found in the context of Moses' life and his deep desire to behold the Promised Land, which included the region of Lebanon. As the leader who guided the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage and through the wilderness, Moses longed to see the land that God had promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This land was described as a place flowing with milk and honey, encompassing the territories from the Negev to Lebanon. In Deuteronomy 3:23-25 , Moses expresses his earnest plea to God: "At that time I also pleaded with the LORD: 'O Lord GOD, You have begun to show Your greatness and Your strong hand to Your servant. For what god is there in heaven or on earth who can perform deeds and mighty acts like Yours? Please let me cross over and see the good land beyond the Jordan—that pleasant hill country and Lebanon.'" Moses' request to see Lebanon underscores the region's significance and allure. It was not merely a geographical location but a symbol of the fulfillment of God's promises. The "pleasant hill country and Lebanon" represented the culmination of the Israelites' journey and the realization of divine covenantal promises. Despite his fervent desire, Moses was not permitted to enter the Promised Land due to an earlier act of disobedience at Meribah (Numbers 20:12). Instead, God allowed him to view the land from Mount Nebo, as recorded in Deuteronomy 34:1-4 : "Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which faces Jericho. And the LORD showed him all the land—from Gilead as far as Dan, all of Naphtali, the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as the Western Sea, the Negev, and the whole region from the Valley of Jericho, the City of Palms, as far as Zoar. And the LORD said to him, 'This is the land I swore to give Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, when I said, "I will give it to your descendants." I have let you see it with your own eyes, but you will not cross into it.'" Lebanon, therefore, stands as a testament to God's promises and the hope of future fulfillment. It is a land that Moses longed to see, representing the beauty and abundance that awaited the Israelites. The cedars of Lebanon, often mentioned in the Psalms and the Prophets, further symbolize the strength and majesty of God's creation, serving as a metaphor for the righteous and the flourishing of God's people (Psalm 92:12: "The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon"). In summary, Lebanon in the biblical narrative is more than a physical territory; it is a symbol of divine promise, beauty, and the ultimate hope of God's people. Moses' longing to behold Lebanon reflects the deep yearning for the fulfillment of God's covenant and the realization of His blessings. Torrey's Topical Textbook Deuteronomy 3:25I pray you, let me go over, and see the good land that is beyond Jordan, that goodly mountain, and Lebanon. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library The Resemblance Between the Old Testament and the New. Treatise on Christ and Antichrist. The Water of Life; Against Jovinianus. The Reaction against Egypt Tiglath-Pileser iii. 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