Lot
Resident of Sodom and nephew of Abraham.
Lot is visited by two angels who warn him of the impending destruction of Sodom. He demonstrates hospitality by protecting the angels and is ultimately saved from the city's destruction.
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Key Figures — Genesis 19
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Angels
Messengers of God sent to destroy Sodom and save Lot.
The angels visit Sodom to assess its wickedness and deliver God's judgment. They protect Lot and his family, guiding them to safety.
Related passagesLot's Wife
Lot's spouse who disobeys the command not to look back.
Lot's wife looks back at Sodom as it is being destroyed and is turned into a pillar of salt, symbolizing the consequences of disobedience.
Related passagesLot's Daughters
Survivors of Sodom's destruction who later act to preserve their family line.
After the destruction of Sodom, Lot's daughters, fearing the end of their family line, take drastic actions to ensure their lineage, leading to the birth of Moab and Ammon.
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