Cities in which Lot dwelt— That is, in one of which Lot dwelt. So ch. Genesis 8:4. the ark rested on the mountains, i.e.. one of the mountains of Ararat. See Judges 12:7. Matthew 26:8. His disciples (i.e. one of them, Judas) saw it and had indignation.
REFLECTIONS.—Abraham spent the night, no doubt, solicitous about the issue of his prayer; and, at early dawn, arises to see what God had determined. Here we have,
1. The awful sight before him; the desolate plain, and the smoking ruins of the cities. Satisfied in the merited vengeance, no doubt he justified God in his judgments.
2. The kind remembrance God had of Abraham, in the rescue of Lot. Note; (1.) When we are inquiring after the answer of our prayers, we shall certainly find their effect; if not in our own way, yet in such a way, as we have need to be thankful for. (2.) Connexions with true believers are great blessings: we often find the benefit of their prayers.