Sharon in the Bible

1. The maritime slope of Palestine north of the city of Joppa

David's herds in

• 1 Chronicles 27:29 And over the herds that fed in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite: and over the herds that were in the valleys was Shaphat the son of Adlai:

⇒Bible Encyclopedia for SHARON.

Roses and beauty of

• Song of Solomon 2:1 I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.
• Isaiah 33:9 The earth mourneth and languisheth: Lebanon is ashamed and hewn down: Sharon is like a wilderness; and Bashan and Carmel shake off their fruits.
• Isaiah 35:2 It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of the LORD, and the excellency of our God.
• Isaiah 65:10 And Sharon shall be a fold of flocks, and the valley of Achor a place for the herds to lie down in, for my people that have sought me.

⇒See also McClintock and Strong Cyclopedia for Sharon.

Called SARON

• Acts 9:35 And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord.

2. A place that has not been ascertained

• 1 Chronicles 5:16 And they dwelt in Gilead in Bashan, and in her towns, and in all the suburbs of Sharon, upon their borders.