KJV ORIGINAL
And Lot went out at the door unto them, and shut the door after him,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Lot went outside to them and closed the door behind him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Lot stepped outside to face the angry crowd while protecting his guests by shutting the door behind him.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the infamous account of Sodom and Gomorrah, where Lot had welcomed two angels (appearing as men) into his home for the night. A mob of townsmen had surrounded Lot's house, demanding he bring out his guests. Lot's action of closing the door shows he was trying to shield his guests from the hostile crowd while dealing with the situation himself.
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