Jonah
Reluctant Prophet
The Book of Jonah is a book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It is a story about the prophet Jonah and his experiences as a prophet to the people of Nineveh.
The Book of Jonah tells the story of how Jonah was called by God to go to Nineveh, a city in the Assyrian Empire, and warn the people there of the coming judgment of God. Jonah, however, did not want to go to Nineveh, and he tried to run away from God's call. God eventually caught up with Jonah, and Jonah reluctantly went to Nineveh and delivered God's message. To Jonah's surprise, the people of Nineveh repented of their sins and were spared from God's judgment.
Key figures in the book of Jonah include Jonah and the people of Nineveh. The book also mentions God and his actions, as well as expressions of trust and reliance on him. The book does not mention any other specific individuals.
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The Book of Jonah is a book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It is a story about the prophet Jonah and his experiences as a prophet to the people of Nineveh.
The Book of Jonah tells the story of how Jonah was called by God to go to Nineveh, a city in the Assyrian Empire, and warn the people there of the coming judgment of God. Jonah, however, did not want to go to Nineveh, and he tried to run away from God's call. God eventually caught up with Jonah, and Jonah reluctantly went to Nineveh and delivered God's message. To Jonah's surprise, the people of Nineveh repented of their sins and were spared from God's judgment.
Key figures in the book of Jonah include Jonah and the people of Nineveh. The book also mentions God and his actions, as well as expressions of trust and reliance on him. The book does not mention any other specific individuals.
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