But (And) Jonah rose up to flee ... from the presence of the Lord - literally “from being before the Lord.” Jonah knew well that man could n…

But Jonah rose up to flee.— The motive of the prophet’s flight is given by himself (Jonah 4:2). He foresaw th…

Observe the misconduct of the prophet Jonah. He had a plain command from the Lord, and he knew it to be a command; but he felt that the commission …

Jonah now relates how he sought hiding places, so that he might withdraw himself from the service of God; not that he deceived himself with such a …

But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of
the Lord
He was not obed…

It is sad to think how much sin is committed in great cities. Their wickedness, like that of Nineveh, is a bold and open affront to God. Jonah must…