[Avodah] What was AA's Hetter to endanger his people

[Zev Sero]

On 5/11/2011 10:15 AM, Meir Rabi wrote:
> AAAH ran to save Lot. He engaged in battle against well trained soldiers in order to save Lot.
> Are we permitted/obligated to endanger the lives of many in order to save the life of an individual?

We are permitted to go to war even if nobody's life is in danger, just
for economic gain.  Kal vachomer to save somebody.

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