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Nephew of Abraham
Lot
Patriarchs · Patriarchal
Life
Traveled with Abraham; chose the Jordan plain and settled in Sodom. Rescued from the city's destruction.
Chose the plain of Sodom; preserved from destruction; cautionary tale of compromise.
Key Facts
- Captured and rescued by Abraham
- Entertained two angels
- Wife became a pillar of salt
- Father of Moab and Ammon
Why this matters
Warning against worldly compromise; preserved as a 'righteous man.'