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On Jonah and Yunus
A prophet flees his mission and is swallowed by a great fish or whale. He repents and is sent to preach to a hostile city.
◆ Held in common
What every account tells.
- iSwallowed by a beast
- iiRepentance of Nineveh
◆ Where they part
How each tradition tells it.
IslamThe Quran names him Yunus and highlights the repentance of his people more prominently.
Side by side
Read the passages as one.
Each scripture’s own words, laid alongside the others.
Jonah
“Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying,”
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