11. So Lot chose the whole Jordan River valley for himself. Then he started out toward the east. The two men separated.
12. Abram lived in the land of Canaan. Lot lived among the cities of the Jordan River valley. He set up his tents near Sodom.
13. The men of Sodom were evil. They were sinning greatly against the Lord.
14. The Lord spoke to Abram after Lot had left him. He said, "Look up from where you are. Look north and south. Look east and west.