The term "Sharonite" refers to an inhabitant or descendant of the region known as Sharon, a fertile plain located in ancient Israel. The Plain of Sharon is mentioned in the Bible as a region of great beauty and agricultural abundance, often symbolizing prosperity and divine blessing. The Sharon plain stretches along the Mediterranean coast, between the cities of Joppa (modern-day Jaffa) and Caesarea.

Biblical References:

1. Geographical Significance:
The Plain of Sharon is noted for its lush pastures and rich soil, making it an ideal location for grazing and agriculture. In 1 Chronicles 27:29, the Bible mentions a Sharonite named Shitrai, who was responsible for the herds that grazed in Sharon: "Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the herds grazing in Sharon."

2. Symbolic Imagery:
Sharon is often used in Scripture to evoke images of beauty and fertility. In Isaiah 35:2, the prophet speaks of the transformation of the wilderness into a place of splendor, comparing it to the glory of Lebanon and the beauty of Sharon: "It will bloom abundantly and even 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."

3. Floral Imagery:
The Song of Solomon also references the beauty of Sharon, specifically its flowers. In Song of Solomon 2:1, the beloved describes herself as "a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys," highlighting the region's association with natural beauty and romantic imagery.

Cultural and Historical Context:

The Sharon plain was a significant area in ancient Israel due to its strategic location and fertile land. It served as a vital corridor for trade and communication between the northern and southern parts of the country. The region's prosperity and natural resources made it a desirable place for settlement and agriculture.

Theological Implications:

In the biblical narrative, Sharon represents not only physical beauty and abundance but also the spiritual blessings that come from God. The imagery of Sharon in the prophetic and poetic books of the Bible often serves as a metaphor for the restoration and renewal that God promises to His people. The lushness of Sharon is a reminder of God's provision and the hope of future glory.

Conclusion:

The Sharonite, as an inhabitant of this bountiful region, would have been part of a community that experienced the blessings of the land's fertility. The biblical references to Sharon and its people underscore the importance of this region in the cultural and spiritual life of ancient Israel.Sharonite

(belonging to Sharon), The Shitrai, who had charge of the royal herds in the plain of Sharon, (1 Chronicles 27:29) is the only Sharonite mentioned in the Bible.

SHARONITE

shar'-un-it (ha-sharoni; ho Saroneites): Applied in Scripture only to Shitrai (1 Chronicles 27:29).

See SHARON.

8290. Sharoni -- inhab. of Sharon
... inhab. of Sharon. Transliteration: Sharoni Phonetic Spelling: (shaw-ro-nee') Short
Definition: Sharonite. ... of Sharon NASB Word Usage Sharonite (1). Sharonite. ...
/hebrew/8290.htm - 6kSharonite (1 Occurrence)
...SHARONITE. shar'-un-it (ha-sharoni; ho Saroneites): Applied in Scripture only to
Shitrai (1 Chronicles 27:29). See SHARON. ...Sharonite (1 Occurrence). ...
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Sharon (9 Occurrences)
... to the pasturing of cattle. Over David's herds that fed in Sharon was
Shitrai the Sharonite (1 Chronicles 27:29). In the day of ...
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Shar'onite (1 Occurrence)
Shar'onite. Sharonite, Shar'onite. Sharp . Multi-Version Concordance Shar'onite
(1 Occurrence). ... Sharonite, Shar'onite. Sharp . Reference Bible.
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Shitrai (1 Occurrence)
... SHITRAI. shit'-ri, shit-ra'-i, shit'-ra-i (shiTray): A Sharonite, David's chief
shepherd (1 Chronicles 27:29). Multi-Version Concordance Shitrai (1 Occurrence). ...
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Valleys (38 Occurrences)
... 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 ...
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Grazing (6 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 27:29 And Shitrai the Sharonite was responsible for the herds in the
grass-lands of Sharon, and Shaphat, the son of Adlai, for those in the valleys ...
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Pastured (4 Occurrences)
... 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 ...
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Adlai (1 Occurrence)
... 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 ...
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Shirtai (1 Occurrence)
... 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 ...
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Shaphat (8 Occurrences)
... 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 ...
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