KJV ORIGINAL
And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Abraham came closer and said, 'Will you also destroy the innocent people along with the guilty ones?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Abraham is boldly questioning God about whether He would destroy good people alongside evil people when judging a city.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Abraham's famous intercession for the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, which God had declared He would destroy because of their wickedness. Abraham had just learned of God's plan and was concerned about his nephew Lot, who lived in Sodom, as well as any other righteous people who might be living there.
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