Jonah 4:1-2 International Children’s Bible (ICB)

1. But Jonah was very unhappy that God did not destroy the city. He was angry.

2. He complained to the Lord and said, “I knew this would happen. I knew it when I was still in my own country. It is why I quickly ran away to Tarshish. I knew that you are a God who is kind and shows mercy. You don’t become angry quickly. You have great love. I knew you would rather forgive than punish them.

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