SUMMARY
JonahJonah son of Amittai was a rebellious prophet who fled from the Lord's command, only to be delivered by a big and fish and bring about the repentance of Nineveh. More is thrown into the sea, but he doesn’t die. He is swallowed by a big fish and is there in the fish for three days and three nights.
ANALYSIS
Jonah was in the belly of the fish for three days and three nights, according to Jonah 1:17.
In the New Testament (MatthewA tax collector who became one of Jesus' 12 disciples. More 12:39, 16:4; LukeThe "beloved physician" and companion of Paul. More 11:29), some of the leaders of the people ask JesusJesus is the Messiah whose life, death, and resurrection are God's saving act for humanity. More for a sign. Jesus tells them that no sign will be given to them except the sign of the prophet Jonah, who was in the whale for three days and three nights. The New Testament takes this as a reference to Christ’s three days and nights in the tomb.
