KJV ORIGINAL
Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Abram lived in the land of Canaan, while Lot lived in the cities of the plain and set up his tent facing toward Sodom.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows how Abram and Lot chose different places to live after separating - Abram stayed in Canaan while Lot moved toward the wicked city of Sodom.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Abram and Lot separated due to conflicts between their herdsmen over grazing land. Abram generously let Lot choose first, and Lot selected the well-watered Jordan valley near Sodom and Gomorrah. This decision would have significant consequences, as these cities were known for their wickedness and would later be destroyed by God.
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