According to the good hand of his God upon him, who had shown him favour thus far, and obtained the king's leave, he went to his house near the palace, that he might seek God in secret for this great thing. For,
1. Their lives were at stake.
2. It was not a small thing, he was sure, that God was about, wherewith he had troubled the king's mind in such a manner. Therefore he reinforceth his strength, calling his friends to help him: as prayer in times of danger is the most seasonable and sovereign help so, in a common danger we must call in all the help we can to it.