Jonah
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JONAH
Son of Amittai; prophet at the time of Jeroboam II (2Kg 14:23-27). Rejected God’s call to preach in Nineveh; swallowed by a great fish (Jnh 1). Prayed (Jnh 2); preached repentance in Nineveh (Jnh 3); scolded by God for his anger (Jnh 4). Used as an example (Mt 12:39-41; 16:4; Lk 11:29-32).