Sodom is referenced in the Book of Mormon as a byword for destruction and desolation due to wickedness. It is cited in a prophetic passage in 2 Nephi, where the future downfall of Babylon is likened to the fate of Sodom, “as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah” (2 Nephi 23:19). The account stems from an Old World narrative and serves as a stern warning of the consequences of iniquity, suggesting that as Sodom was destroyed for its transgressions, so too would other civilizations suffer similar fates if they indulged in grievous sin. The city of Sodom has become emblematic of divine judgment against pervasive moral corruption. This reference within the Book of Mormon affirms the broader application of Sodom’s fate as a cautionary tale and underlines the universal principle of accountability to God’s commandments.