Jonah: A Chapter-by-Chapter Summary

Read Jonah one chapter at a time, following what happens and why it matters.

About JonahPermalink

Jonah tells a sharp, surprising story about a prophet who resists God’s mercy and a God who is compassionate toward enemies.

Testament

Old Testament

Genre

Prophetic narrative

Chapters

4

Chapter index

Jonah, chapter by chapterPermalink

Choose a chapter to open the complete summary, meaning, and key verse.

01

Running from mercyPermalink

Jonah 1–2 · Jonah flees, sinks, prays, and is delivered

• Chapter 1 →
• Chapter 2 →

02

Angry at mercyPermalink

Jonah 3–4 · Nineveh repents and Jonah resents God’s compassion

• Chapter 3 →
• Chapter 4 →

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