So it is also known as the Sea of Sodom or the Sea of Lot, who was a Bible character involved in the ancient drama of those cities. ​ — 2 Peter 2: 6, 7.
Seetõttu tuntakse seda järve ka kui Soodoma merd ja Loti merd; viimatimainitu on Piibli tegelane, kellel oli osa nende linnadega seotud dramaatilistes sündmustes.