Suppose ten are found there. The background for the recounting of this interaction between Abraham and the Lord actually begins at v.16. The Lord is wondering aloud if Abraham should be informed about what is going to happen to Sodom. This is a first in our Scriptures. These people are the first to be removed from the land on which they dwell because of their moral character.
Place is so significant for any people.
Where we live and move and have our being, substantially impacts who we are and how we function in the world. It shapes how we see ourselves, others and our world view. It also encompasses whether we live on a lake, in the mountains, or in the inner city. So also, we have a very real impact on our environment. This story boldly states that what we say and do does matter.