Old Testament
The Story of Lot
Also: Lutu (Kiswahili)
Abraham's nephew, who settled near Sodom and was rescued before its destruction.
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Introduction
Lot, son of Abraham's brother Haran, went with Abram to Canaan, chose the Jordan plain and lived near Sodom. Genesis 11:27Genesis 12:4–5Genesis 13:10–12
Angels led him and his daughters out of Sodom before it was destroyed; his wife looked back and became a pillar of salt. Genesis 19:15–26
Told in: Genesis
Life at a glance
- Father
- Haran, Abraham's brother Genesis 11:27
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Chooses the Jordan plain
Lot separates from Abram and settles near Sodom.
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People: Abraham
Rescued from Sodom
Lot welcomes two angels, who lead him and his family out before Sodom is destroyed.
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Places named: Sodom, Zoar
Mentioned across the Bible
Later passages that recall, mention or interpret Lot. These are not new events in the person’s lifetime.
Teaching or quotation mentioning them
- Luke 17:28–32 — Remember Lot's wife.
- 2 Peter 2:7–8
Family and relationships
- AbrahamUncleGenesis 12:5
Books associated with Lot
- Genesis Their story appears here
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