Deu 3:9 | TNotes | STEP | 3:9 The alternative names Sirion and Senir suggest that Hermon was perhaps a later name given by the Israelites. Hermon is apparently related to the verb kharam , which means “to destroy” (see study note on 2:34), and perhaps describes the destruction summarized in 3:3-7 .

‏ Deuteronomy 3:9

3:9 ^a The alternative names Sirion and Senir suggest that Hermon was perhaps a later name given by the Israelites. Hermon is apparently related to the verb kharam, which means “to destroy” (see study note on 2:34), and perhaps describes the destruction summarized in 3:3-7 ^b.