Lebanon—A territory that stretches along the Mediterranean coast, known especially for its mountains. In particular, Mount Lebanon was considered to be a particularly holy place. It was also a region known for its cedar trees, which were perfect material for ship building and other construction.
Zion—Zion is considered to be a sort of geographic and spiritual centre for the tribes of Israel. Specifically, the city of David was located on Mount Zion.
Carmel—This can usually be translated as “the park.” It was a hilly (some might say mountainous) region in what we now call central Palestine. Mount Carmel was the highest peak in this region, which stretched to the sea.
Sharon—Contrasted with the other elevated regions described above, Sharon was a valley lush with vegetation, often prized as valuable grazing area for livestock.
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