Zoar
[zoh-er, -air]
- the city where Lot and his family took refuge during the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Gen. 19:20–30.
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The sun was risen upon the earth when Lot entered into Zoar.
Complete Story of the San Francisco HorrorRichard Linthicum
And then he goes on, perhaps to Zoar, perhaps to a worse place.
Being a BoyCharles Dudley Warner
Zoar is quite a place of resort as a ride for the neighboring towns.
The Indian in his WigwamHenry R. Schoolcraft
Kalisch says that "about the situation of Zoar there remains little doubt."
Bible RomancesGeorge W. Foote
He made good speed, and reached Zoar when "the sun was risen."
Bible RomancesGeorge W. Foote