³³ When the Lord had finished his conversation with Abraham, he went on his way, and Abraham returned to his tent.

²² The other men turned and headed toward Sodom, but the Lord remained with Abraham.

²⁶ Then the man said, “Let me go, for the dawn is breaking!”

But Jacob said, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.”

^55 [a]Laban got up early the next morning, and he kissed his grandchildren and his daughters and blessed them. Then he left and returned home.

Abraham Intercedes for Sodom

¹⁶ Then the men got up from their meal and looked out toward Sodom. As they left, Abraham went with them to send them on their way.