The delegation explained the distance, heat, and concern that the water might dry up. Their follow-up sought practical clarification, not an excuse for careless disobedience.
The interaction illustrates three skills:
1. Seek guidance before acting.
2. Explain genuine practical obstacles clearly.
3. Apply the response in the context for which it was given.
It does not mean that the specific historical instruction can automatically be transferred to unrelated situations today.