Places in the Bible · Region

Sharon

Sharon is a region mentioned in 6 verses. Its most likely location is Sharon Plain. The name means “his plain; his song.”

panorama of an area on the coast in the Sharon Plain
panorama of an area on the coast in the Sharon Plain · Photo: Ori~ (attribution), via Wikimedia Commons

Where is Sharon?

Approx. 32.4000, 34.8830 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps

Possible modern locations

IdentificationTypeConfidence
Sharon PlainregionHigh

Verses that mention Sharon

  • 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:

  • 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.

  • Acts 9:35

    And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord.