Mizar is a geographical location mentioned in the Bible, specifically in the Book of Psalms. The name "Mizar" is derived from a Hebrew word meaning "small" or "little," suggesting that it may refer to a smaller hill or a lesser-known elevation in the region. The exact location of Mizar is not definitively identified in modern geography, but it holds significance in the biblical narrative as a place of reflection and spiritual longing.

Biblical Reference:

Mizar is mentioned in Psalm 42, a psalm attributed to the sons of Korah. This psalm is a poignant expression of deep spiritual yearning and a desire for God's presence amidst distress and separation. The psalmist writes:

"My soul is downcast within me; therefore I will remember You from the land of Jordan and the peaks of Hermon—from Mount Mizar." (Psalm 42:6)

In this context, Mizar is mentioned alongside the land of Jordan and the peaks of Hermon, suggesting its location is in the northern part of ancient Israel, near these significant landmarks. The mention of Mizar in this verse indicates a place of remembrance and contemplation for the psalmist, who is likely far from the temple in Jerusalem and yearning for the presence of God.

Theological Significance:

The reference to Mizar in Psalm 42 highlights the theme of spiritual exile and the longing for divine communion. The psalmist's mention of Mizar, along with the surrounding regions, serves as a metaphor for the distance felt from God and the deep desire to return to a place of spiritual closeness. This longing is a common theme in the Psalms, where physical locations often symbolize spiritual states or experiences.

The mention of Mizar also reflects the broader biblical motif of mountains and hills as places of encounter with God. Throughout Scripture, mountains are frequently depicted as sites of divine revelation, worship, and refuge. Although Mizar is described as a "little" hill, its inclusion in the psalm underscores the idea that even seemingly insignificant places can hold profound spiritual meaning.

Historical and Cultural Context:

In the ancient Near Eastern context, hills and mountains were often associated with sacred spaces and were considered closer to the divine realm. The psalmist's reference to Mizar, therefore, may also reflect the cultural understanding of high places as locations where one might seek God's presence or experience a sense of spiritual elevation.

While the precise location of Mizar remains uncertain, its mention in the Psalms continues to resonate with believers as a symbol of the soul's journey towards God, even from places of perceived insignificance or distance. The enduring message of Psalm 42, with its reference to Mizar, encourages believers to seek God earnestly, regardless of their physical or spiritual circumstances.Psalm 42:6
O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I remember you from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar.
Nave's Topical Index

A Preface
... saith David), Psalm 42:6, my soul is cast down within me; therefore will I remember
thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar. ...
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Prayer Answered, Love Nourished
... back through all the changes of his life, to his troubles and his joys, to his Pisgahs
and to his Engedis, to the land of the Hermonites and the hill Mizar. ...
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Psalm 42
... thee therefore mind I will. From Jordan's land, the Hermonites,. and ev'n from Mizar
hill. ^7At the noise of thy water-spouts. deep unto deep doth call; ...
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The Believer not an Orphan. "I Will not Leave You Comfortless: I ...
... come to us. What! have you no hill Mizar to remember?". "No Tabor-visits
to recount,. When with Him in the Holy Mount"? Oh, yes! ...
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Spurgeon -- Songs in the Night
... remembrance. Canst thou not see some sweet hill Mizar? Canst thou not think
of some blest hour when the Lord met with thee at Hermon? ...
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Songs in the Night
... remembrance. Canst thou not see some sweet hill Mizar? Canst thou not think
of some blessed hour when the Lord met with thee at Hermon? ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 44 1898/songs in the night.htm

A Song among the Lilies
... holiness, ay, and mine when I sin, for "if any man sin we have an advocate with
the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous." He is mine on the hill Mizar, and mine ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 20 1874/a song among the lilies.htm

Constant, Instant, Expectant
... The hill Mizar and the Hermonites"places you never can forget, those choicest of
spots, which seem as you look back along the vista of life to be gleaming ...
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Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners:
... 42:6), "my soul is cast down within me; therefore will I remember thee from the
land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar." He remembered also ...
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Israel's Hope Encouraged;
... 'O my God,' saith David, 'my soul is cast down within me, therefore will I remember
thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites from the hill Mizar' ( ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/israels hope encouraged.htm

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