After the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot and his two daughters moved to a cave in the mountains, fearing to stay in Zoar. Lot’s daughters, believing that they were the only people left on Earth and wanting to preserve their family line, made their father drink wine and then laid with him, each on successive nights. Both daughters became pregnant by their father. The older daughter bore a son named Moab, and the younger daughter bore a son named Ben-Ammi. These sons would become the ancestors of the Moabites and the Ammonites. This story is unsettling and raises many questions about morality, survival, and the complexities of human behavior. Ancient texts like this one often depict scenarios that can be challenging to understand from a modern perspective. They reflect the cultural and historical context of the time they were written. This is a passage that invites a lot of thought and discussion. From a moral and religious perspective, many would indeed consider the actions described in that passage to be sinful. The story highlights complex issues around morality, human frailty, and survival. These narratives in the bible can be difficult to grapple with, but they offer an opportunity to explore and reflect on ethical and moral questions deeply.
It reads in Genesis 19:30-38 Easy: Lot was afraid to stay in Zoar, so he and his two daughters went to live in the mountains in a cave. One day the older daughter said to the younger, “Everywhere on the earth, men and women marry and have a family. But our father is old, and there are no men around here to give us children. So let’s get our father drunk with wine. Then we can have sex with him. That way we can use our father to keep our family alive!” That night the two girls went to their father and got him drunk with wine. Then the older daughter went and had sexual relations with him. He did not even know when she came to bed or when she got up. The next day the older daughter said to the younger daughter, “Last night I went to bed with my father. Let’s get him drunk with wine again tonight. Then you can go and have sex with him. In this way we can use our father to have children, and our family will not come to an end.” So that night the two girls got their father drunk with wine. Then the younger daughter went and had sexual relations with him. Again, Lot did not know when she came to bed or when she got up. Both of Lot’s daughters became pregnant. Their father was the father of their babies. The older daughter gave birth to a son. She named him Moab. Moab is the ancestor of all the Moabites living today. (Moab In Hebrew this name sounds like “from father.”) The younger daughter also gave birth to a son. She named him Ben-Ammi. Ben-Ammi is the ancestor of all the Ammonites living today. (Ben-Ammi In Hebrew this name sounds like “son of my father” or “son of my people.”)


Father God, this part of the bible mind boggling with heavy hearts, seeking Your wisdom and understanding. Your Word can sometimes be mind blowing. Just saying. In times of confusion and distress, grant us Your peace and clarity. Help us to see Your hand in every situation, guiding us towards righteousness and compassion. Instead of jumping into a mess, help us to be still and wait on You. Ask for Your forgiveness and grace, and that You fill our hearts with love and mercy. Let us always seek to follow Your path and live according to Your will and not this worlds will. I love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.