19:30–38 In fleeing to the east, rather than to the west to rejoin Abraham and seek help in rebuilding his family’s life, Lot’s behavior led to a situation that was to result in conflict for the children of Abraham. Out of this situation came the Moabites and the Ammonites. These two nations, which were to be a thorn in Israel’s side for a large part of its history, were related to Israel through Lot, Abraham’s nephew (Deut. 2:9, 19; 23:3; Ps. 83:6). Lot also confirmed in going to the east that he chose to leave the ideals by which Abraham lived.

19:30–31 With his dreams of becoming a citizen of Sodom shattered and with the loss of his wealth (13:5–6), Lot suffered great trauma. He left Zoar and with his two daughters went to live in a cave in the mountains of Moab.

Lot’s inability to co…