Arcana Coelestia #2462
2462. 'For he was afraid to dwell in Zoar' means because he was unable any more to look to good from the affection for truth. This is clear from the meaning of 'Zoar' as the affection for truth, 2439. When this has been vastated a person is no longer able to look to good from that affection. At such times also the fear of all truth is present, for truth runs counter to the good of an impure love.
Arcana Coelestia #2440
2440. Verse 23 The sun had gone forth over the earth, and Lot came to Zoar.
'The sun had gone forth over the earth' means the final period which is called the Last Judgement. 'And Lot came to Zoar' means that those with the affection for truth are saved.