KJV ORIGINAL
And he said unto him, See, I have accepted thee concerning this thing also, that I will not overthrow this city, for the which thou hast spoken.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he said to him, 'Look, I have accepted your request about this matter too. I will not destroy this city that you have asked me to spare.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling Lot that He will spare the small city of Zoar from destruction because Lot asked Him to.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during God's judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah, as Lot is fleeing the destruction. Lot had initially asked to escape to the mountains, but then requested to go to the small nearby city of Zoar instead. God graciously granted this request, showing mercy even in the midst of divine judgment.
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