Following the real surrender of personal ambitions, the fabricated narratives of destruction of Sodom were associated with the appearance of three celestial beings to Abraham. [1] Abraham's diplomatic skills and military prowess led to the king of Sodom joining his confederation, paving the way for a powerful state in Palestine. [2] Lot went to Sodom for trade and husbandry, while Abraham plotted to conquer Canaan with the help of Melchizedek's influence. [3]