Then, fearing lest we should run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern, and prayed for day to come.

1. The grease on the plummet was not covered in sand. So they are concerned about hitting rocks.

2. They drop four anchors to try to stop the ship from going into shallow water. All four anchors are dropped from the back end of the ship, the stern.

3. All they could do is pray and wait for daylight. In the daylight they might be able to see the land that was nearby and know what to do next.

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Old Testament