2 And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.
3 And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they did eat.
Rashi notes they had a 'feast' with unleavened bread because it was Pesach! [Passover]
Excerpt:
Already four hundred years BEFORE the Exodus, Pesach (Passover) was celebrated in the city of Sdom! According to Rashi (Br. 19:3), Lot baked matzot, because his guests arrived on Pesach. At first glance, this statement seems rather absurd, for what possible meaning could there be in commemorating an event which had not yet taken place! In this week's shiur, while discussing the purpose and significance of the Korban Pesach, we will uncover the fundamental biblical theme of "Yom Hashem". This theme will help us understand the relationship between the destruction of Sdom and the process of Yetziat Mitzraim.
Good article at!
http://www.vbm-torah.org/pesach/bo-56.htm
Notice!
The only people who escaped the destruction of Sodom were observing Pesach!
Wow...this is why I love freerepublic, I learn something everyday. That's some fascinating information, am looking forward to reading the link you provided...thanks!