And it came to pass, when God destroyed the cities of the plain, that God remembered Abraham, and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow, when he overthrew the cities in the which Lot dwelt.
So when God destroyed the cities on the plain, He remembered Abraham and rescued Lot from the destruction when He overthrew the cities where Lot was living.
God remembered His promise to Abraham and saved Lot from the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah because of Abraham's prayers.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, two cities known for their wickedness. Earlier in Genesis 18, Abraham had interceded with God, asking Him to spare the cities if righteous people could be found there. Though not enough righteous people were found to save the cities, God still honored Abraham's concern by rescuing his nephew Lot and his family before the destruction.
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