World English Bible (WEB)
"He made a proclamation and published through Nineveh by the decree of the king and his nobles, saying, "Let neither man nor animal, herd nor flock, taste anything; let them not feed, nor drink water;"
God's mercy extends even to Israel's enemies, as Jonah reluctantly learns.
Old Testament • Book #32
The people of Nineveh believed God; and they proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth, from the great...
Jonah 3:6The news reached the king of Nineveh, and he arose from his throne, and took off his royal robe, cov...
Jonah 3:8but let them be covered with sackcloth, both man and animal, and let them cry mightily to God. Yes, ...
Jonah 3:9Who knows whether God will not turn and relent, and turn away from his fierce anger, so that we migh...
Join thousands reading through the entire Bible. Free plan, no signup required.
Start Reading Free →