And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the LORD being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city.
While Lot hesitated and delayed, the angels grabbed him by the hand, along with his wife and two daughters. The LORD was showing mercy to him, so they led them out and brought them safely outside the city.
God showed mercy to Lot by having the angels physically pull him and his family to safety when he was too slow to leave the doomed city on his own.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during God's judgment on the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah due to their great wickedness. Lot, Abraham's nephew, had been living in Sodom, and God sent angels to rescue him and his family before destroying the cities. Lot's hesitation likely came from his attachment to his home and possessions, despite knowing divine judgment was imminent.
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