And the men turned their faces from thence, and went toward Sodom: but Abraham stood yet before the LORD.
The men turned away from there and headed toward Sodom, but Abraham remained standing before the LORD.
This verse shows Abraham staying behind to continue his conversation with God while the angels departed for Sodom.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Abraham is visited by three figures who appear as men, but are actually the Lord and two angels, during a time when God is preparing to judge the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Abraham has just been engaged in a conversation with the Lord, boldly interceding by asking if the cities might be spared if a certain number of righteous people are found there. As the two angels depart toward Sodom, Abraham remains behind to continue his dialogue with God, highlighting his role as a faithful intercessor in this ancient patriarchal era.
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