A plain, a level tract extending from the Mediterranean to the hill country to the west of Jerusalem, about 30 miles long and from 8 to 15 miles broad, celebrated for its beauty and fertility ([1 Chr. 27:29](/1chr#1Chr.27.29); [Isa. 33:9](/isa#Isa.33.9); [35:2](/isa#Isa.35.2); [65:10](/isa#Isa.65.10)). The “rose of Sharon” is celebrated ([Cant. 2:1](/song#Song.2.1)). It is called Lasharon (the article la being here a part of the word) in [Josh. 12:18](/josh#Josh.12.18).