Jonah Overview Quiz

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What was Jonah's initial reaction to Yahweh's command to preach in Nineveh?

He asked for guidance from other prophets.
He argued with Yahweh about the importance of Nineveh.
He attempted to flee from Yahweh's presence. (correct)
He obeyed immediately and went to Nineveh.

The sailors on the ship were initially aware of Jonah's reason for fleeing.

False (B)

What did Jonah do to try to escape Yahweh's command?

Jonah went to Joppa and boarded a ship bound for Tarshish.

Jonah was a ______ by profession.

Hebrew Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characters with their actions:

Jonah = Fled to Tarshish Sailors = Threw cargo overboard Yahweh = Commanded Jonah to go to Nineveh The shipmaster = Asked Jonah to pray to his God Signup and view all the answers

The storm that arose on the sea was a direct result of Jonah's disobedience.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did the sailors do in an attempt to calm the storm?

The sailors cast lots to determine the cause of the storm and then questioned Jonah about his identity and motives. Signup and view all the answers

What was Jonah's advice to the sailors to calm the storm?

Throw him overboard. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern expressed for Nineveh in the passage?

The inability of many to discern right from left (D) Signup and view all the answers

The World English Bible is a copyrighted text that cannot be freely used.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many persons in Nineveh are mentioned as unable to discern between their right and left hands?

more than one hundred twenty thousand Signup and view all the answers

The World English Bible can be used freely because it is in the __________.

public domain Signup and view all the answers

Match the following features with their descriptions:

Public Domain = Not copyright protected Trademark = A sign or symbol used to identify a brand Holy Bible = Considered God's Word Editing updates = Corrections of obvious typos and problems Signup and view all the answers

What did the king of Nineveh do upon hearing the news?

He covered himself with sackcloth. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Jonah was pleased with God's decision to spare Nineveh.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was Jonah's reaction when God spared Nineveh?

He was angry. Signup and view all the answers

God relented of the disaster which he said he would do to Nineveh, and he didn’t ___.

do it Signup and view all the answers

What did the king decree regarding what people and animals should do?

Cover themselves with sackcloth and cry to God. (D) Signup and view all the answers

God prepared a worm to eat the vine that provided shade for Jonah.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jonah flee to Tarshish?

He knew God was gracious and merciful. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following outcomes with their descriptions:

Jonah's reaction to Nineveh's repentance = Angry and displeased God's view on Jonah's anger = Questioned its validity The vine's fate = Withered due to a worm Nineveh's decree = Repentance and fasting for all Signup and view all the answers

What did the men do to Jonah to appease the raging sea?

Threw him into the sea (D) Signup and view all the answers

Jonah was in the belly of the fish for four days and four nights.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Jonah cry out from the belly of the fish?

I called because of my affliction to Yahweh. Signup and view all the answers

The people of Nineveh proclaimed a _____ and put on sackcloth.

fast Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events with their descriptions:

Jonah in the fish = Three days and three nights The men on the ship = Sacrificed to Yahweh The people of Nineveh = Believed God and fasted Yahweh's command to Jonah = Preach to Nineveh Signup and view all the answers

What did Jonah say would happen to Nineveh in forty days?

The city would be overthrown (D) Signup and view all the answers

Jonah was happy about God's command to go to Nineveh.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Jonah do when his soul fainted within him?

Remembered Yahweh. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Jonah's mission

Yahweh commanded Jonah to preach against Nineveh's wickedness.

Jonah's flight

Jonah attempted to escape Yahweh's command by going to Tarshish.