Likely, Abraham adopted his nephew Lot when Lot’s father, Abraham’s brother, died. ​ — Genesis 11: 27, 28; 12: 5. Some have suggested that Lot took up residence in a city for greater security after having been part of the booty of the four kings.
Աբրահամը հավանաբար որդեգրել էր իր եղբորորդի Ղովտին նրա հոր մահից հետո (Ծննդոց 11 ։