Genesis 19 - Introduction - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

A.M. 2106. B.C. 1898.

In this chapter we have the result of the inquiry concerning the state of Sodom.

(1,) It was found upon trial that Lot was a good Man 1:1-3; but it did not appear that there were any more of the same character.

(2,) It was found that the Sodomites were very wicked, Genesis 19:4-11.

(3,) Special care was therefore taken for the securing of Lot and his family, Genesis 19:12-23.

(4,) The ruin of Sodom, and of Lot's wife, 24-26; with a general repetition of the story, Genesis 19:27-29.

(5,) A foul sin that Lot was guilty of, in committing incest with his two daughters, Genesis 19:30-38.