Atomic Bible

Coastal plain known for its beauty and fertility

Sharon

Named in 6 verses across 4 books, first in 1 Chronicles 27:29.

שָׁרוֹןSharon

שָׁרוֹנִיSharonite

ΣάρωνSharon

Also called Sharonite.

The name means “his plain; his song.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

About Sharon Written by AI

Sharon is a coastal plain mentioned several times in the Bible, known for its beauty, fertility, and lush pastureland. It stretches along the Mediterranean coast from Joppa to Mount Carmel. The region was famous for its flowers, particularly the Rose of Sharon (Sng.2.1), and its productive fields and forests (Isa. 35:2). During the reign of King David, Sharon was known for its herds of cattle, overseen by Shitrai the Sharonite (1Chr. 27:29). The prophet Isaiah used Sharon as a symbol of fruitfulness and blessing, contrasting it with the desolation brought by God's judgment (Isa. 33:9; 65:10). In the New Testament, the plain of Sharon is mentioned in connection with the ministry of the apostle Peter, who healed Aeneas in Lydda and proclaimed the gospel throughout the region (Act.9.35). The fertile soil and moderate climate of Sharon made it a prosperous agricultural area, supporting a variety of crops and livestock. Its location along the coastal trade routes also contributed to its economic significance in ancient Israel.

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

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Where the Bible names it

  1. 1 Chronicles 27:29

    Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the herds grazing in Sharon. Shaphat son of Adlai was in charge of the herds in the valleys.

  2. Song of Solomon 2:1

    I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valley.

  3. Isaiah 33:9

    The land mourns and languishes; Lebanon is ashamed and decayed. Sharon is like a desert; Bashan and Carmel shake off their leaves.

  4. Isaiah 35:2

    It will bloom profusely and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God.

  5. Isaiah 65:10

    Sharon will become a pasture for flocks, and the Valley of Achor a resting place for herds, for My people who seek Me.

  6. Acts 9:35

    and all who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.