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A Changed Prophet's Boldness
Commentators like Calvin and Gill highlight Jonah's immediate and courageous obedience. Unlike his previous flight, he entered Nineveh and "cried" out God's warning without hesitation. This boldness in the face of danger demonstrates that his repentance was genuine—a true change of heart and a return to his duty, empowered by God's grace.
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Jonah
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Albert Barnes
On Jonah 3:4
18th Century
Theologian
And Jonah began to enter the city a day’s journey - Perhaps the day’s journey enabled him to traverse the city from end to end, with his one…
Charles Ellicott
On Jonah 3:4
19th Century
Bishop
And Jonah began to enter into the city a day’s journey. —This is apparently equivalent to And Jonah entered the city, and walk…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jonah 3:4
19th Century
Preacher
His message was short and sharp; there was not a word of mercy in it. There was nothing to distract the attention of the hearers from the one point…
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John Calvin
On Jonah 3:4
16th Century
Theologian
Jonah here recounts what had briefly been stated before—that he went to Nineveh according to God's command. He then shows how faithfully he execute…
John Gill
On Jonah 3:4
17th Century
Pastor
And Jonah began to enter into the city a day's journey
As soon as he came to it, he did not go into an inn, to refre…
Matthew Henry
On Jonah 3:1–4
17th Century
Minister
God employs Jonah again in His service. His making use of us is evidence that He is at peace with us. Jonah was not disobedient, as he had been bef…