They had failed at a time when the influence of a prompt decision to accompany those who had willingly separated, would have led others to follow their example of obedience and to also separate.
Walikuwa wameshindwa katika wakati ambao mvuto wa uamuzi wa haraka kuandamana na wale waliokuwa wamejitenga kwa hiari, kungekuwa kumewaongoza wengine kufuata mfano wao wa utii na kujitenga pia.