Who was Jonas?

Jonas is a biblical figure best known for his prophetic ministry. He was a prophet of God who lived in the 8th century BC in the northern kingdom of Israel. He was the son of Amittai, a prophet from the town of Gath-hepher. He had two brothers, Mahalah and Abijah. Jonas was called by God to preach repentance to the people of Nineveh, a large and wicked city in Assyria. He initially refused to go, but eventually obeyed God's command. He warned the people of Nineveh that if they did not repent, God would destroy the city. The people of Nineveh repented and God spared the city. Jonas is best known for his miraculous deliverance from the belly of a great fish. After his mission to Nineveh, Jonas became angry with God and tried to flee from Him. God sent a great storm and a great fish to swallow Jonas. After three days and nights in the fish's belly, Jonas prayed to God and was delivered. Jonas is remembered for his obedience to God and his willingness to preach repentance to the people of Nineveh. He is also remembered for his miraculous deliverance from the belly of the great fish.