THEOSISJerome of Stridon
Lot and his daughters sought to rescue his wife as they faced the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, engulfed in flames, with parts already consumed by fire. Despite his efforts to lead her away from her past transgressions (See Genesis 19:15-26), she succumbed to despair, turned back, and became a lasting symbol of an unfaithful heart. Remarkably, Lot's fervent faith was sufficient to spare an entire city, named Sihor, despite the loss of one woman. Departing from the dark valleys surrounding Sodom, he ascended into the mountains, where the sunlight greeted him upon reaching Sihor, a small town—named for the modest faith Lot possessed, which, while unable to save the larger cities, was enough to preserve the smaller ones.
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Similarly, Samuel mourned for Saul, who could not remedy the wounds of pride with the healing balm of repentance. In a parallel manner, Paul lamented for the Corinthians, who resisted cleansing the stains of corruption with their tears (See 2 Cor. 2:4).