The story of Jonah, found in the Book of Jonah in the Old Testament, follows the prophet Jonah, who is called by God to deliver a message of repentance to the wicked city of Nineveh. Instead of obeying, Jonah attempts to flee by boarding a ship to Tarshish, but a great storm arises, and he realizes it is due to his disobedience. He is thrown overboard and swallowed by a large fish, where he spends three days and nights in prayer and repentance. After being released, Jonah finally goes to Nineveh, proclaims God's warning, and the people repent, leading God to spare the city. The story concludes with Jonah feeling displeased by God's mercy, highlighting a lesson about compassion.
