Jonah Chapter Quizzes
יוֹנה (Yonah — “Dove”)
Jonah's story reveals God's mercy extending even to Israel's enemies and challenges narrow views of divine grace.
Written by Jonah (c. 785-760 BC). To show that God's mercy extends to all nations who repent, challenging Israelite exclusivism.
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Whether you're a Jonah veteran or reading it for the first time, these quizzes will deepen your understanding and surprise you with details you might have missed.
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About Jonah
The book of Jonah stands apart from the other prophetic writings because it does not primarily present oracles directed at Israel but instead tells the story of a prophet wrestling with God's mercy toward His enemies. Jonah, son of Amittai, prophesied during the reign of Jeroboam II (2 Kings 14:25), a time when Israel was regaining lost lands from their foes. God's instruction for Jonah to call Nineveh—the capital city of Israel’s fiercest adversary—to repentance confronted Jonah’s understanding of divine justice and national loyalty. This narrative probes deep themes such as the expansiveness of God's mercy beyond ethnic boundaries, the impossibility of escaping God's presence, and the stark contrast between God's compassion and human bitterness.
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| Ch | Title | Key Event | Verses | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonah Flees | Jonah attempts to flee God's command to Nineveh | 17 | Take Quiz |
| 2 | Prayer from the Fish | Jonah prays to God from inside the great fish | 10 | Take Quiz |
| 3 | Nineveh Repents | Jonah preaches; Nineveh repents and is spared | 10 | Take Quiz |
| 4 | Jonah's Displeasure | Jonah is angry over God's mercy to Nineveh | 11 | Take Quiz |