Jonah 3:6
“The news reached the king of Nineveh, and he arose from his throne, and took off his royal robe, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ashes.”
— Jonah 3:6
About this verse
Jonah 3:6 comes from the book of Jonah, written during the monarchic period. The setting is Nineveh palace. The dominant emotion in this verse is grieving, with a comfort power of 50% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include humility, royal repentance, equality before God. Notable phrases: king of Nineveh; took off his royal robe; sat in ashes.
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monarchic
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grieving
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narrative
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