According to Taberî, with the expression 'afraġ 'alaynâ sabran' (pour patience upon us), Tâlût and his companions requested from Allah to send down patience and steadfast strength that would keep their hearts firm in battle; the purpose was to prevent their feet from slipping before the enemy and not to be defeated by the disbelievers. Additionally, the exegete transmits a narration that tells of the battle between Câlût and Dâvûd; here it is narrated how Dâvûd gathered stones and killed Câlût with a sling, and Allah made them victorious over the enemy. This story was mentioned in the context of reproach and discipline directed at the Muslims who fled from the battle on the Day of Uhud; they too were asked to be patient like the Rabbâniyyûn and to seek help from Allah.

يعني: وقو قلوبنا على جهادهم لتثبت أقدامنا فلا نهزم عنهم الذين كفروا بك فجحدوك إلها وعبدوا غيرك واتخذوا الأوثان أربابا

According to Zemahşerî, the expression 'pour patience' means to wish that patience be spread over them abundantly and comprehensively, covering them overwhelmingly like water is poured. This request refers to being patient against the punishment threatened by Pharaoh; for they knew that by resisting and being patient, it would purify them from the filth of sin. The attachment of punishment to the verb 'to pour' is a metaphor made to render it more dreadful and terrifying.

أو صب علينا ما يطهرنا من أوضار الآثام ، وهو الصبر على ما توعدنا به فرعون ، لأنهم علموا أنهم إذا استقاموا وصبروا كان ذلك مطهرة لهم

According to this exegete, the expression '(Rabbenâ) efriġ 'alaynâ sabran' (Our Lord, pour patience upon us) refers to how when Tâlût's soldiers encountered the army of Câlût and saw their own small numbers and the enemy's multitude, they resorted to supplication and earnest entreaty, knowing that strength and victory would only be possible through Allah's help. Since the word 'ifrâġ' (pouring) in the language means completely emptying a vessel, this expression demands that patience be given not partially but completely and perfectly; furthermore, the word 'sabran' (patience) coming as indefinite (nakira) also indicates that this patience is complete and perfect. Additionally, the fact that this request is directed toward both the supplication itself and standing firm is discussed as evidence regarding the doctrine that the deeds of the servant are created by Allah.

معنى الإفراغ في اللغة الصب . يقال : درهم مفرغ إذا كان مصبوبا في قالبه وليس بمضروب ، وأصله من إفراغ الإناء وهو صب ما فيه حتى يخلو الإناء وهو من الفراغ ، فاستعمل في الصبر على التشبيه بحال إفراغ الإلأناء

According to this exegete, the word 'ifrâġ' in the text means 'to pour'; that is, the expression 'pour it (patience) upon us' refers to the request that patience be poured upon them at the time when cutting and suspension punishment would be applied.

الإفراغ الصب أي اصببه علينا عند القطع والصلب

Ibn Kesîr explains the request for 'patience' in the verse as resilience at the moment of confronting the enemy; he clarifies that the servant requests from Allah not flight and weakness, but steadfastness and fortitude. He also transmits the meaning of standing firm in the faith and persevering in adherence to the faith.

أي أنزل علينا صبرا من عندك أي في لقاء الأعداء وجنبنا الفرار والعجز

According to this text, when the Children of Israel encountered Câlût and his army, they supplicated to Allah for patience, steadfastness and victory, and Allah made them victorious and Dâvûd killed Câlût. Subsequently, Allah granted Dâvûd sovereignty (the dominion of the Children of Israel), wisdom (prophethood) and certain special knowledge (such as speaking with the language of birds and animals, making coats of mail). Additionally, the final part of the verse states that if Allah did not cause people to repel one another, corruption would spread on the earth, and this is Allah's favor to the worlds.

التجؤوا إلى الله سبحانه وتعالى بالدعاء، وفيه ترتيب بليغ إذ سألوا أولا إفراغ الصبر في قلوبهم الذي هو ملاك الأمر، ثم ثبات القدم في مداحض الحرب المسبب عنه، ثم النصر على العدو المترتب عليهما غالبا.