Lux Domini

Jonah  1:1

Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying,

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Interpretation

It is sad to think how much sin is committed in great cities. Their wickedness, as that of Nineveh, is a bold and open affront to God.

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This thought runs through Jonah 1:1-3.

Jonah 1:1 Jonah 1:2 Jonah 1:3

Glossary

Amittai Person
True, the father of Jonah the prophet, a native of Gath-hepher ( 2 Kings 14:25 ; Jonah 1:1 ).
Jonah Person
A dove, the son of Amittai of Gath-hepher. He was a prophet of Israel, and predicted the restoration of the ancient boundaries ( 2 Kings 14:25-27 ) of the kingdom.