Crest of Amana Top of Senir Summit of Hermon

This phrase originates from the biblical Song of Solomon (Song of Songs) 4:8. It is a poetic call from a lover inviting his bride to look down from the majestic, snow-capped peaks of the Anti-Lebanon mountains (Amana, Senir, and Hermon) and leave behind the dangerous wilderness. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

The verse reads: "Come with me from Lebanon, my bride, come with me from Lebanon. Descend from the crest of Amana, from the top of Senir, the summit of Hermon, from the lions' dens and the mountain haunts of leopards". [1, 2]

Here is a quick breakdown of these geographic references:

• Amana: A mountain often identified as part of the Anti-Lebanon range near the headwaters of the Amana River (now the Barada River) in Syria.
• Senir: The Amorite name for the southern and central heights of Mount Hermon.
• Hermon: The highest mountain in the region, located on the border of Syria and Lebanon, often acting as a formidable northern landmark. [1, 2, 3, 4]

You can read the full context of the passage on Bible Gateway or explore the historical geography further via Wikipedia's Mount Amana entry. [1, 2]