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Jonah
Prophet who learned about God's mercy
Jonah tried to run away from God, but after a big storm and a great fish, he obeyed. God forgave the people of Nineveh!
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Important events
- He ran away from God on a ship.
- A great fish swallowed him.
- He preached in Nineveh, and the people turned to God.
Read about Jonah in the Bible
Bible-times background
Jonah was a prophet from Israel sent to Nineveh, the capital of Assyria.
What it meansLessons we can learn
- You can't run from God.
- God loves everyone.
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