"And when the fright had left Abraham and the good tidings had reached him,..."

And when the fright had left Abraham and the good tidings had reached him, he began to argue [i.e., plead] with Us concerning the people of Lot.

Indeed, Abraham was forbearing, grieving and [frequently] returning [to Allah].

[The angels said], "O Abraham, give up this [plea]. Indeed, the command of your Lord has come, and indeed, there will reach them a punishment that cannot be repelled."