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.
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.'
God is telling Lot that He will spare the small city of Zoar from destruction because Lot asked Him to.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, God had decided to destroy the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah due to their extreme wickedness and moral corruption. Lot, Abraham's nephew and a righteous man living in Sodom, was warned by angels to flee with his family, and he specifically pleaded for the nearby city of Zoar to be spared from destruction. God, demonstrating His mercy, agreed to Lot's request as recorded in this verse, showing that He is willing to relent based on the intercession of the faithful.
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