Jonah hated Nineveh; he did not want its reconciliation with God; he wanted its destruction. So, he sails away on a ship. When a storm comes, the crew and passengers pray to their gods for ...

When Jonah entered the great city of Nineveh, he called the whole city to repentance. ... They received the word from God and they listened, praying that God may indeed turn away His anger.

Jonah breaks out with a beautiful psalm of thanksgiving for deliverance. He hasn't even been freed yet, but he knows God has answered his prayer already and will take care of him.