Genesis 18:22

And the men turned their faces from thence and went toward Sodom; but Abraham stood yet before the Lord. As the two angels continued their journey toward Sodom alone, Abraham stood before the Lord, his bold attitude signifying that he had an important matter to communicate. As the friend of God, a designation which is shared by all believers, James 2:23, he dared to enter a bold plea in behalf of such children of God as might possibly be found in the doomed cities.