Jonah 1:1

The Message

One day long ago, God’s Word came to Jonah, Amittai’s son: “Up on your feet and on your way to the big city of Nineveh! Preach to them. They’re in a bad way and I can’t ignore it any longer.”

Cross References

Amos 3:8

The lion has roared— who isn’t frightened? God has spoken— what prophet can keep quiet? * * *

Jonah 3:1

Next, God spoke to Jonah a second time: “Up on your feet and on your way to the big city of Nineveh! Preach to them. They’re in a bad way and I can’t ignore it any longer.”