Jonah was to deliver a judgement message to the Assyrian city of Nineveh (Jonah 1:2) saying that unless they repented and turned around to doing good, God would destroy them (Jonah 3:1-4). Amazingly, they listened, obeyed and were saved for a time.(Jonah 3:5+10)
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The Old Testament prophet Jonah is recorded as having ministered there. This is found in the book of Jonah. His ministry was most effective, much to his disappointment, since he evidently hated the Ninevites. However, they repented and thus were saved for a time, although they evidently later returned to the same behavior.
King Jeroboam II of Israel is believed to have ruled during the time of the prophet Jonah, around the 8th century BC. Jeroboam II was known for his military success and bringing prosperity to the kingdom of Israel.
The Bible does not provide specific details about the death of Jonah's father Amittai in Nineveh. Jonah's father is only mentioned in the book of Jonah as a prophet from Gath-Hepher. The focus of the book is on Jonah's journey to Nineveh and his mission to deliver a message of repentance to the city's inhabitants.
The book of Jonah in the Bible was likely written in the 4th century BCE, during the time of the Babylonian exile. It is considered one of the prophetic books and is attributed to the prophet Jonah.
Yes, Jonah was a prophet in the Bible.
No. It was the prophet Jonah.
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The Old Testament prophet Jonah is recorded as having ministered there. This is found in the book of Jonah. His ministry was most effective, much to his disappointment, since he evidently hated the Ninevites. However, they repented and thus were saved for a time, although they evidently later returned to the same behavior.
Yes, Jonah is considered a prophet in religious texts, specifically in the Hebrew Bible and the Quran.
There is no mention of Jonah having a wife in the Scriptures.
The whale spat Jonah out on dry land.
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Jonah and the whale.
No, he was a Hebrew prophet.
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