When did God destroy Sodom and Gomorrah?
Fire and brimstone fall from heaven on the cities of the plain; Lot escapes.
Sodom & Gomorrah took place c. 2067 BC at Sodom, Gomorrah, and the cities of the plain, during the Patriarchs period of Bible history. The account is recorded in Genesis 19:24 (KJV). Fire and brimstone fall from heaven on the cities of the plain; Lot escapes.
"Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven." — Genesis 19:24 (KJV)
Abraham pleaded with the LORD for the righteous in the cities, but not even ten could be found. Angels led Lot, his wife, and his daughters out, and the LORD rained fire and brimstone upon Sodom and Gomorrah, overthrowing all the plain.
c. 2067 BC
Key KJV Scriptures
"Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven."
"But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt."
Why It Matters
Sodom became Scripture's enduring picture of divine judgment on entrenched sin — invoked by the prophets, by Jesus, and by Peter and Jude as a warning to every generation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Sodom destroyed?
Ezekiel 16:49–50 names pride, fullness of bread, and abomination; Genesis 19 records the city's violent sexual sin. The judgment came after long-suffering patience.
When did sodom & gomorrah happen?
Sodom & Gomorrah is dated c. 2067 BC, placing it in the Patriarchs era of biblical history. See Genesis 19:24 (KJV).
Where did sodom & gomorrah take place?
Scripture places sodom & gomorrah at Sodom, Gomorrah, and the cities of the plain.
Who was involved in sodom & gomorrah?
The key figures are Abraham, Lot, Lot's wife, The two angels.
Where is sodom & gomorrah in the Bible?
You can read about it in Genesis 19:24, Genesis 19:26 (King James Version).
Why does sodom & gomorrah matter?
Sodom became Scripture's enduring picture of divine judgment on entrenched sin — invoked by the prophets, by Jesus, and by Peter and Jude as a warning to every generation.
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