but he went on a day’s journey into the wilderness. He sat down under a broom tree(A) and prayed that he might die. He said, “I have had enough! Lord, take my life,(B) for I’m no better than my ancestors.”

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If only my request would be granted
and God would provide what I hope for:
that he would decide to crush me,
to unleash his power and cut me off!

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