 God Rescues Lot 1The two angels came to Sodom in the evening,
and Lot was sitting in the gate of Sodom. When Lot saw them, he
rose to meet them and bowed himself with his face to the earth
2and said, “My lords, please turn aside to your servant’s house
and spend the night and wash your feet. Then you may rise up
early and go on your way.” They said, “No; we will spend the
night in the town square.” 3But he pressed them strongly; so
they turned aside to him and entered his house. And he made them
a feast and baked unleavened bread, and they ate. 4But before
they lay down, the men of the city, the men of Sodom, both young
and old, all the people to the last man, surrounded the house.
5And they called to Lot, “Where are the men who came to you
tonight? Bring them out to us, that we may know them.” 6Lot went
out to the men at the entrance, shut the door after him, 7and
said, “I beg you, my brothers, do not act so wickedly. 8Behold,
I have two daughters who have not known any man. Let me bring
them out to you, an