Old Testament · Minor Prophets
Jonah Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of Jonah: Jonah, the great fish and Nineveh.
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What command does God give Jonah in Jonah 1:2?
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Answer: C. Go to Nineveh and call out against it
In Jonah 1:2, God commands Jonah to go to the great city of Nineveh to proclaim His message against its wickedness.
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How did the people of Nineveh respond to Jonah's preaching?
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Answer: D. They believed God and proclaimed a fast
Jonah 3:5 records that the people of Nineveh believed God and proclaimed a fast from the greatest to the least.
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What did Jonah say about salvation in his prayer?
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Answer: B. Salvation is of the Lord
Jonah 2:9 concludes Jonah's prayer with this declaration that 'salvation is of the Lord.'
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What destroyed the plant that gave Jonah shade?
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Answer: D. A worm
Jonah 4:7 records that God prepared a worm that attacked the plant so that it withered.
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Where did God first tell Jonah to go?
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Answer: A. Nineveh
Jonah 1:2 records God's command for Jonah to go to Nineveh, the great city, and cry against it because of its wickedness.
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How does Jonah initially respond to God's command in Jonah 1?
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Answer: A. He tries to escape by fleeing to Tarshish
Jonah attempts to flee from God's presence by sailing to Tarshish, as described in Jonah 1:3.
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What did God provide to shade Jonah?
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Answer: A. A plant (gourd)
Jonah 4:6 states that the Lord God prepared a plant to give Jonah shade and comfort.
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How long was Jonah in the belly of the great fish?
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Answer: D. Three days and three nights
Jonah 1:17 specifically states that Jonah was in the fish's belly for three days and three nights.
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In Jonah 4, what is Jonah's main complaint after Nineveh repents?
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Answer: D. He is angry that God showed mercy to Nineveh
Jonah 4 reveals Jonah’s anger and displeasure that God’s mercy extended to the repentant city, highlighting themes of divine compassion.
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What was Jonah doing during the storm?
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Answer: B. Sleeping in the lowest parts of the ship
Jonah 1:5 reveals that while the sailors were crying to their gods and casting cargo overboard, Jonah was fast asleep below deck.
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What did the king of Nineveh do when he heard Jonah's message?
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Answer: A. He arose from his throne, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ashes
Jonah 3:6 describes the king's dramatic response of repentance, removing his robe and sitting in ashes in sackcloth.
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How does God conclude His conversation with Jonah?
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Answer: D. Should I not pity Nineveh, that great city with 120,000 people who cannot discern between right and left
Jonah 4:11 concludes with God's rhetorical question about having pity on the great city with over 120,000 people and much cattle.
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What did the sailors do when the storm arose?
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Answer: D. They cast lots to find out who was responsible
Jonah 1:7 describes how the sailors cast lots to determine who had caused the calamity, and the lot fell on Jonah.
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How does the book of Jonah connect to other biblical books, especially the prophets?
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Answer: B. It exemplifies the prophetic call to repentance and God's mercy
Jonah embodies the prophetic message of calling nations to repentance and highlights God's mercy, themes common with other prophets like Hosea and Amos.
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Which geographical location is NOT directly mentioned in the book of Jonah?
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Answer: B. Babylon
Babylon is not mentioned in Jonah; the key locations include Joppa, Tarshish, and Nineveh.
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Answer key
- C. Go to Nineveh and call out against it
- D. They believed God and proclaimed a fast
- B. Salvation is of the Lord
- D. A worm
- A. Nineveh
- A. He tries to escape by fleeing to Tarshish
- A. A plant (gourd)
- D. Three days and three nights
- D. He is angry that God showed mercy to Nineveh
- B. Sleeping in the lowest parts of the ship
- A. He arose from his throne, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ashes
- D. Should I not pity Nineveh, that great city with 120,000 people who cannot discern between right and left
- D. They cast lots to find out who was responsible
- B. It exemplifies the prophetic call to repentance and God's mercy
- B. Babylon
About the book of Jonah
Jonah is the 32nd book of the Bible and belongs to the Minor Prophets section of the Old Testament. It has 4 chapters. Jonah runs from God’s call, is swallowed by a great fish, and finally preaches to Nineveh, only to be angry when God shows the city mercy.
Using this quiz with a group
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