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The two angels

Genesis 18 says that two men went to Sodom. Here we learn that they are really angels. (See: Genesis 18:22)

the gate of Sodom

"the entrance to the city of Sodom." The city had a wall around it, and people had to go through a gate to get into it. This was a very important place in a city. Important people often spent time there.

bowed down with his face to the ground

He put his knees on the ground then touched his forehead and nose to the ground.