| Testament: | Old |
| Description: | Jonah is a narrative book that tells the story of the prophet Jonah who is called by God to preach repentance to the city of Nineveh. Jonah initially flees from the call but is swallowed by a great fish and later released. Upon his preaching, the people of Nineveh repent, and God spares the city. The book explores themes of divine mercy, compassion, and the universality of God's love for all people. |
| Chapters: | 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 |
| Author name: | Jonah |
| Written date: | Unknown, possibly 8th-5th century BC |
| Location: | Israel and Nineveh |
| Genre: | Narrative |
| Chapter count: | 4 |
| Verse count: | 48 |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Audience: | The people of Nineveh and Israel |
| Theme: | God’s compassion and mercy for all people |
| Key verses: | Jonah 1:12; Jonah 2:9; Jonah 4:2 |
| Summary: | Jonah is a narrative book that tells the story of the prophet Jonah, who is called by God to preach to the city of Nineveh but initially flees in the opposite direction. The book highlights God’s mercy and compassion for all people, even those who are not part of Israel. |
| Outline: | I. Jonah’s Flight and Disobedience (1:1-17)
II. Jonah’s Prayer and Deliverance (2:1-10)
III. Jonah’s Preaching and Nineveh’s Repentance (3:1-10)
IV. Jonah’s Discontent and God’s Mercy (4:1-11) |