Old Testament · Patriarchs
Lot
Who was Lot?
Lot was Abraham’s nephew who settled near Sodom and was rescued by angels before the city’s destruction.
RoleNephew of Abraham, rescued from Sodom
EraPatriarchs
RelationNephew of Abraham
CitySodom
RescueBy angels before its destruction
When Lot and Abraham’s herds grew too large to share the land, Lot chose the well-watered plain near Sodom. Living among its people drew him into danger.
When God determined to destroy Sodom for its wickedness, angels urged Lot to flee and not look back. His wife did look back and became a pillar of salt.
The New Testament calls Lot “righteous,” distressed by the evil around him, yet his story is also a warning about the pull of compromise.
Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)
Genesis 13:11 “So Lot chose the whole plain of the Jordan for himself and set out toward the east. And Abram and Lot parted company.” Genesis 19:16 “But when Lot hesitated, the men grabbed his hand and the hands of his wife and his two daughters. And they led them safely out of the city, because of the LORD’s compassion for them.”
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Original BibleDawn profile. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy. Scripture quoted from the public-domain Berean Standard Bible.