cried] Earnestly prayed, Exodus 14:15. 2 Kings 2:12.
my God] He strengthneth his faith with the consideration of that speciall relation which was betwixt God and him.
evil] This judgement, Job 2:10. Amos 3:6. His complaint is through fear of the widows discouragement, lest she should think that she had shewed kindnesse to her own damage.