Places

Zoar

Zoar marks the extent of the Jordan plain, identified as Bela, and serves as Lot's refuge in Genesis 19.

Category

Places

First mention

Genesis 13:10

Tags

2

Genesis 13-14, 19Region

Scripture references

  • Genesis 13:10

    Looking round, Lot saw all the Jordan plain ... as far as Zoar.

  • Genesis 14:2

    the king of Bela (that is, Zoar)

  • Genesis 19:22

    That is why the town is named Zoar.

  • Genesis 19:23

    The sun rose over the horizon just as Lot was entering Zoar.

  • Genesis 19:30

    After leaving Zoar Lot settled in the hill country...