Genesis 19:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The sun was risen upon the earth when Lot entered into Zoar.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The sun had come up over the earth when Lot arrived in Zoar.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse marks the moment when Lot reached safety in the small city of Zoar just as daybreak arrived.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative, Lot and his family were warned by angels to flee the wicked city of Sodom before God destroyed it due to its pervasive sin. Lot had requested permission from the angels to escape to the nearby town of Zoar instead of the mountains, as he felt it was a safer option. As the sun rose, this verse marks the precise moment when Lot entered Zoar, signaling the urgency just before divine judgment fell.

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