<P> The Book of Jonah is a book of the Nevi'im ("Prophets") in the Hebrew Bible . It tells of a Hebrew prophet named Jonah son of Amittai who is sent by God to prophesy the destruction of Nineveh but tries to escape the divine mission . Set in the reign of Jeroboam II (786--746 BC), it was probably written in the post-exilic period, some time between the late 5th to early 4th century BC . The story has a long interpretive history and has become well known through popular children's stories . In Judaism it is the Haftarah, read during the afternoon of Yom Kippur to instill reflection on God's willingness to forgive those who repent; it remains a popular story among Christians . It is also retold in the Quran . </P> <P> Unlike the other Prophets, the book of Jonah is almost entirely narrative, with the exception of the poem in chapter 2 . The actual prophetic word against Nineveh is given only in passing through the narrative . As with any good narrative, the story of Jonah has a setting, characters, a plot, and themes . It also relies heavily on such literary devices as irony . </P> <Ol> <Li> Jonah Flees His Mission (chapters 1--2) <Ol> <Li> Jonah's Commission and Flight (1: 1--3) </Li> <Li> The Endangered Sailors Cry to Their gods (1: 4--6) </Li> <Li> Jonah's Disobedience Exposed (1: 7--10) </Li> <Li> Jonah's punishment and Deliverance (1: 11--2: 1; 2: 10) </Li> <Li> His Prayer of Thanksgiving (2: 2--9) </Li> </Ol> </Li> <Li> Jonah Reluctantly fulfills His Mission (chapters 3--4) <Ol> <Li> Jonah's Renewed Commission and Obedience (3: 1--4) </Li> <Li> The Endangered Ninevites' Repentant Appeal to the Lord (3: 5--9) </Li> <Li> The Ninevites' Repentance Acknowledged (3: 10--4: 4) </Li> <Li> Jonah's Deliverance and Rebuke (4: 5--11) </Li> </Ol> </Li> </Ol> <Li> Jonah Flees His Mission (chapters 1--2) <Ol> <Li> Jonah's Commission and Flight (1: 1--3) </Li> <Li> The Endangered Sailors Cry to Their gods (1: 4--6) </Li> <Li> Jonah's Disobedience Exposed (1: 7--10) </Li> <Li> Jonah's punishment and Deliverance (1: 11--2: 1; 2: 10) </Li> <Li> His Prayer of Thanksgiving (2: 2--9) </Li> </Ol> </Li>

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