JONAH
The Book of Jonah tells the story of a prophet named Jonah who is commanded by God to go to the city of Nineveh and preach against its wickedness. However, Jonah tries to flee from this divine mission by boarding a ship bound for Tarshish, going in the opposite direction of Nineveh.
During the voyage, a great storm arises, and the sailors, realizing that Jonah is the cause, throw him overboard to calm the sea. Jonah is swallowed by a great fish and remains in its belly for three days and three nights. While inside the fish, Jonah prays to God for deliverance.
God commands the fish to vomit Jonah onto dry land, and Jonah finally obeys God's command to go to Nineveh. He preaches to the people of Nineveh, warning them of impending destruction due to their sins. Surprisingly, the people of Nineveh, from the king to the commoners, repent and turn from their evil ways. God sees their repentance and spares the city from destruction.
Jonah becomes angry that God shows mercy to Nineveh. God teaches Jonah a lesson by causing a plant to grow and provide shade for him, only to later cause it to wither, showing Jonah the value of mercy and compassion.