The Repentance of Nineveh
After Jonah’s reluctant message, the city of Nineveh repents of its wickedness, prompting God to withhold the prophesied judgment in an extraordinary act of mercy.
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When Jonah finally preached to the mighty city of Nineveh, its inhabitants—from the king to the common folk—repented of their sins with fasting and prayer. Witnessing their genuine remorse, God relented from the impending disaster and spared the city.
This powerful turnaround illustrates that no one is beyond the reach of God’s mercy when they turn sincerely toward Him.
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The repentance of Nineveh is a profound testament to the possibility of renewal even for a great and corrupt city.