She had lived as a widow since then for eighty-four years. She never left the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day.

But the widow who is truly in need, and completely on her own, has set her hope on God and continues in her pleas and prayers night and day.

I am thankful to God, whom I have served with a clear conscience as my ancestors did, when I remember you in my prayers as I do constantly night and day.