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Which city did God ask Jonah to go to?


Tarshish
Bethlehem
Nineveh
Joppa

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The answer is: Nineveh

Jonah 1:2 - The capital of the Assyrian Empire.

Ah, good ol' Jonah! His story is more than just a tale about a guy in a fish – it plays out against the backdrop of Nineveh, the mighty capital of the Assyrian Empire, known for its grandeur and its notorious reputation. In Jonah’s day, Nineveh was the zenith of power and influence, the bustling center of culture, trade, and enemy territory for the Israelites.

Imagine being asked to confront a city filled with ruthless Assyrians, known for their brutal practices! That's what made God's task so daunting for Jonah. It wasn’t just any city; it was a notorious one. Here’s a fun nugget: Nineveh, at the height of its power, featured impressive wall lengths that stretched over seven miles! Yes, pick up a few architectural lessons while dodging some very unhappy locals!

Interestingly, this story serves to unveil a divine message about grace and possibility for change. Nineveh was notorious, yet, later in the book, we see its residents responding to Jonah in heartbreak and repentance. Isn’t it incredible how sometimes the most unexpected people can teach us a lesson about mercy and compassion? Speaking of echoes, consider how this narrative reminds us of the parable of the Prodigal Son—both include themes of reckoning and redemption, hinting at a unifying thread of hope into both the past and present.

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Which city did Jonah try to run to instead of going to Nineveh as God had commanded?

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What was the name of the city that Jonah was told to take God's message to?

Which city did Jonah attempt to flee to instead?

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How did the city react to Jonah's message of destruction?

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What did Jonah do while he waited to see the city's fate?

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He walked round the city walls
He stayed in one of the town's inns

How long was it to be before the city Jonah had a message for was overthrown?

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1 month
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What was Jonah's reaction to the way the people of the city responded?

He was too tired to care
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What did God ask Abraham to sacrifice to him on Mount Moriah?

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