As we saw in our previous reading, 2 Kings 14:25 shows that Jonah preached during the reign of Jeroboam II (ca. 792-753 B.C.). He "was from Gath Hepher, a town in the territory of Zebulun (see Joshua 19:10; Joshua 19:13; 2 Kings 14:25), several miles northeast of Nazareth. Nothing is known of his father Amittai. The name Jonah means 'Dove.' We associate the dove with peace and purity; however, this positive meaning is not the only possible association. A 'dove' could also be a symbol of silliness (see Hosea 7:11), a description that sadly applies to this tragicomical prophet" (Nelson Study Bible, introduction to Jonah).
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As we saw in our previous reading, 2 Kings 14:25 shows that Jonah preached during the reign of Jeroboam II (ca. 792-753 B.C.). He "was from Gath Hepher, a town in the territory of Zebulun (see Joshua 19:10; Joshua 19:13; 2 Kings 14:25), several miles northeast of Nazareth. Nothing is known of his father Amittai. The name Jonah means 'Dove.' We associate the dove with peace and purity; however, this positive meaning is not the only possible association. A 'dove' could also be a symbol of silliness (see Hosea 7:11), a description that sadly applies to this tragicomical prophet" (Nelson Study Bible, introduction to Jonah).
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Jonah 1
Jonah 2-4