Destruction of Sodom

In the Book of Genesis, God determines to destroy the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah because of their extreme wickedness and immorality. Despite Abraham's plea for mercy on behalf of any righteous inhabitants, the cities are ultimately consumed by fire and brimstone from heaven as an act of divine judgment. Lot, Abraham's nephew who resided in Sodom, is rescued along with his family by angels, though his wife perishes after disobeying the command not to look back. This event underscores God's holiness, the certainty of judgment against sin, and serves as a recurring biblical warning about the consequences of rejecting righteousness, as referenced by Jesus and the apostles.