In one of the cities, Heb. in the cities; the plural number put for the singular, as Gen_19:29, where Lot is said to dwell in the cities, i.e. one of the cities; and 1Sa_18:21, the twain is put for one of the twain; and Jud_18:11, houses for house; and Jon_1:5, the sides for one of the sides.