Song of Songs 2:1

I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.

Cross-reference

Song 6:3 echoes the lily imagery and expresses mutual belonging, reinforcing the love relationship metaphor here.

Isaiah 35:2 Parallel

Isaiah 35:2 mentions Sharon, the same location as the rose of Sharon here, both symbolizing beauty and abundance.

Hosea 14:5 Parallel

Hosea 14:5 uses 'lily' to picture Israel's restoration—a similar symbol of beauty and growth, though in a prophetic rather than romantic context.

1 Chronicles 5:16 Historical context

1 Chronicles 5:16 refers to the pasturelands of Sharon, providing geographic context for the rose of Sharon here.