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The Book of Jonah — Hard Bible Trivia

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The Book of Jonah — Hard Bible Trivia

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1. What was the specific occupation or profession of the sailors on the ship when Jonah fled to Tarshish?

A.Merchants trading in precious goods

B.Professional sailors and ship operators

C.Fishermen selling their catch

D.Military escorts for the king

2. According to Jonah 1:17, how long was Jonah in the belly of the great fish?

A.Two days and two nights

B.Three days and three nights

C.Four days and four nights

D.One day and one night

3. What did Jonah's prayer in chapter 2 reveal about his theological understanding at that moment?

A.He believed God had abandoned him permanently

B.He recognized God's sovereignty even in distress and vowed to obey

C.He blamed the sailors for his predicament

D.He doubted that God existed or had power

4. How many people were said to be in Nineveh according to God's statement in Jonah 4:11?

A.More than 50,000

B.More than 120,000

C.More than 200,000

D.More than 500,000

5. What was Jonah's emotional reaction upon learning that Nineveh would be spared?

A.He rejoiced that God's word had been fulfilled

B.He was greatly displeased and angry

C.He praised God for His mercy and forgiveness

D.He immediately left the city to return home

6. What did God use to teach Jonah about His concern for all living things in chapter 4?

A.A wind and rain

B.A plant and a worm

C.A donkey and a servant

D.A stone and a serpent

7. In Jonah 3:4, what was the exact nature of Jonah's message to Nineveh?

A.Repent or face immediate plague

B.Forty days more and Nineveh will be overthrown

C.The city will be destroyed by fire and brimstone

D.Your king must step down or face judgment

8. What did the king of Nineveh do in response to Jonah's proclamation, according to Jonah 3:6-7?

A.He ordered Jonah arrested and imprisoned

B.He arose from his throne, removed his royal robe, and covered himself with sackcloth

C.He declared war on Jonah's nation

D.He attempted to pay Jonah a large sum of money

9. Why did Jonah initially flee to Tarshish instead of going directly to Nineveh, according to his later explanation in Jonah 4:2?

A.He feared the Ninevites would kill him

B.He knew God was gracious and merciful and would forgive them

C.He was physically unable to travel to Nineveh

D.He wanted to gather more information before preaching

10. What geographical direction did Jonah travel when he fled from the Lord's presence in Jonah 1:3?

A.East toward Babylon

B.North toward Damascus

C.West toward Tarshish

D.South toward Egypt

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