Genesis 19:2
“And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant’s house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.”
KJV
Read in Genesis 19Meaning
The opening scene places Lot, the visitors, and hospitality at the center of the narrative before danger escalates.
Read carefully
Ancient hospitality customs explain the scene but do not make every social detail a universal rule for readers.
Reflection
The unit invites attention to care for vulnerable guests and to the responsibilities created by receiving them.