His many days of prayer were characterized by tears, fasting, confession on behalf of his people, and pleas to God for mercy. So intense was the outpouring of his concerns that it’s almost inconceivable he could “take a break” in the middle of such prayer to eat and drink.
Siku zake mingi za maombi zilikuwa na sifa ya machozi, kufunga, kukiri kwa niaba ya watu wake, na malilio kwa Mungu kwa huruma. Hivyo yalikuwa makali yake ya kumwagwa hisia zake takribani isikubalike kuwa angeweza "kuchukua mapumziko" katikati mwa sala kama hizo ili ale na kunywa.