Lassharon
LocationsGeographical Setting
Lassharon is a biblical place name appearing in the Book of Joshua, generally identified with the region of Sarona in the Jezreel Valley.
What is the meaning of Lassharon in the Bible?
A Canaanite city or region mentioned in Joshua 12:18 and 19:22, often identified with the later site of Sarona located in the Jezreel Valley between Mount Tabor and the Kishon River.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Lassharon with Sarona helps readers visualize the specific territorial boundaries of the tribe of Issachar and understand the geographical context of the northern conquest narratives in the Book of Joshua.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Lassharon (located near modern Likely the area of Sarona, near the Jezreel Valley, Israel) held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Lassharon in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Lassharon clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Joshua 12:18
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Lassharon." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/lassharon/