When faced with the prospect of losing his son by Bath - sheba, he concentrated all his efforts on praying to Jehovah to obtain mercy regarding the child. As his emotions and strength went into his prayers, he fasted.
जब उसकी भावनाएँ और शक्‍ति उसकी प्रार्थनाओं में जा रही थीं, उसने उपवास किया ।