Bible Dictionary
Bashan, Hill of
The hill of Bashan is a mountainous region mentioned in Psalm 68:15. It is commonly understood as referring to the highlands of Bashan, possibly including Hermon.
Definition
The hill of Bashan is a mountainous region or prominent mountain associated with Bashan. The supplied material identifies it probably with Hermon, which lies north of Bashan.
Biblical Usage
The expression occurs in Psalm 68:15, where it serves as the biblical designation of the mountain or highland associated with Bashan.
Historical Background
The identification with Hermon is presented as probable rather than certain. Hermon is described as lying to the north of Bashan.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
(Ps. 68:15), probably another name for Hermon, which lies to the north of Bashan.