And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see.
Ver. 34. Where have ye laid him?] He could tell well enough; but yet would be told by them. So, he knows our wants before we open them, and sometimes is pleased to prevent us with a supply; but usually he will hear from us. Come he will to our relief and help, but he will have his people's prayers lead him. "I came for thy words," saith the angel, Daniel 10:12; Daniel 9:21. While he was speaking in prayer, Gabriel came with "weariness of flight," and touched him "about the evening oblation," which was the hour of prayer.