Handbook for Bible Students

Jonah

Key-word, “Overthrow;” Key-verse, 3:2.-This prophet of Israel was sent on a mission to the Gentiles. Nineveh, at the apex of pride and prosperity, was to be warned of coming and speedy downfall. Jonah rightly read mercy in his warning message, and his own vindictive waywardness drove him westward instead of eastward, until in the belly of a great fish he learned the lesson of obedience to God and pity for men. [p. 76] HBS 40.6