In those times it was dangerous to travel or live alone, as this made them vulnerable to attack. Upon leaving Abram, Lot was left alone with his immediate family: his wife and two daughters. This put him in a vulnerable position. Lot was rich, and his many belongings were a temptation for any thief on the road. It also proved to be a temptation for the kings who fought in the Jordan Valley at that time. When they saw him without protection, they kidnapped Lot and his family and kept all their belongings.