Lexical Summary Sharoni: Sharonite Original Word: שָׁרוֹנִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Sharonite Patrial from Sharown; a Sharonite or inhabitant of Sharon -- Sharonite. see HEBREW Sharown NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Sharon Definition inhab. of Sharon NASB Translation Sharonite (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שָׁרוֺנִי adjective, of a people of foregoing, 1 Chronicles 27:29. ישׁשׁ (√ of following; compare Arabic Topical Lexicon Geographical Backdrop: The Fertile Plain of Sharon Sharon stretches along Israel’s Mediterranean coast from roughly Joppa to Mount Carmel. With its rich alluvial soil, mild climate, and reliable winter rains, the plain became renowned for lush pastureland and abundant wildflowers. Its evocative beauty yields biblical imagery such as “a rose of Sharon” in Song of Solomon 2:1 and the “splendor of Carmel and Sharon” in Isaiah 35:2. Herding and agriculture thrived there, making the region strategically important for the monarchy’s food supply and national economy. Setting within David’s Administration 1 Chronicles 27 records King David’s carefully organized civil service. Alongside monthly militia commanders (1 Chronicles 27:1–15) stand officials over the royal estates (verses 25–31). Verse 29 introduces Shitrai “the Sharonite,” the single Old Testament use of the term שָׁרוֹנִי. His title identifies him by his home region and by his portfolio: “Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the herds that grazed in Sharon” (1 Chronicles 27:29). 1. Administrative Significance: Sharon’s grazing capacity demanded a local overseer with firsthand knowledge of terrain, water sources, and seasonal cycles. Sharon and Biblical Theology Even though “Sharonite” appears only once, Scripture repeatedly presents Sharon itself as a symbol of God’s provision. • Fertility and Beauty. Song of Solomon 2:1 likens covenant love to the rose native to Sharon, highlighting delight in God-given abundance. The Sharonite as a Model of Faithful Stewardship Although unnamed beyond Shitrai, the Sharonite function highlights traits that remain vital in Christian ministry: 1. Diligence in Daily Oversight. Like Shitrai’s vigilance over grazing patterns, elders are urged to “shepherd the flock of God… not under compulsion but willingly” (1 Peter 5:2). Pastoral and Devotional Applications • Encourage local church leaders to cultivate the unseen but essential “pasturelands” of congregational life—administration, benevolence, and discipleship structures. Summary The lone biblical mention of a Sharonite spotlights a faithful steward in David’s kingdom and directs attention to the fertile plain whose pastures, beauty, judgment, and promised renewal frame a rich theological tapestry. From this brief reference, Scripture weaves lessons on stewardship, provision, and messianic hope, inviting believers to serve diligently while anticipating the day when the glory of the Lord will make every wilderness “like Carmel and Sharon.” Forms and Transliterations הַשָּׁרוֹנִ֑י השרוני haš·šā·rō·w·nî hashsharoNi haššārōwnîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 27:29 HEB: (שִׁרְטַ֖י ק) הַשָּׁרוֹנִ֑י וְעַל־ הַבָּקָר֙ NAS: Shitrai the Sharonite had charge KJV: [was] Shitrai the Sharonite: and over the herds INT: Sharon Shitrai the Sharonite had charge of the cattle 1 Occurrence |
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