Author's Note: This is a work of fiction. The fifth chapter of the book of
Jonah does not exist. It is the author's personal notion on what the fifth
chapter might be like if it actually existed.
1And Jonah rose up from his booth, and traveled back to the city of Ninveh. 2 Upon entering the city gates, Jonah was amazed at what he saw. 3 He saw the city of Ninveh in a state of destruct, much the way that he had seen it when he first came to the city. 4 People were running amok; the town was in a state of disarray. 5 People were sinning everywhere; people were murdering each other, stealing, and doing every bad thing imaginable. Even the animals were participating. 6 Animals, children, the elderly, and even infants were sinning uncontrollably. 7And Jonah could not believe what he saw. 8 Jonah cried out to G-d, "Look at these people! They have so quickly returned to their evil ways! They hath not the capacity to truly repent!" 9 G-d said to Jonah, "I have taken pity on these people once, I do not intend to do so once more. Go down to Ninveh, and tell them my will." 10 And Jonah obeyed G-d, and went to the people of Ninveh. 11 Jonah said, "In ten days, Ninveh will be destroyed." 12 But the people of Ninveh laughed at him, and said, "We were spared once already by your G-d, we will be spared again!" 13 Jonah said nothing and left the city. The next day, he returned and said, "In nine days, Ninveh will be destroyed."14 But once again, the people of Ninveh did not heed Jonah's words. 15 Every day, Jonah returned to the city, giving his usually warning, and every day, the people of Ninveh ignored him. 16 On the tenth day, Jonah once again entered Ninveh and said, "I have warned you of your fate. You have shown no desire to reform your evil ways. You will now pay the price." 17 When Jonah finished his speech, the people of Ninveh laughed at him and ignored his warnings. 18 As Jonah left the city, a mighty wind swept by. The city was overturned and all of the people and animals there died. 19 Jonah said to G-d, "Has this been your plan all along? First you grant these sinners atonement, then you decide to overturn their city?" 20 G-d replied to Jonah, "I am the Lord Almighty. I grant atonement to those who have the strength to stop sinning and reform their ways. I love my people, and do not wish to have to destroy them. 21 "All people, of Israel or not, and all creatures and objects bow down to me. The sailors showed proper reverence, despite their devotion to other fake gods." 22 "The large sea creature obeyed my commands to partially digest you. The plant grew, and the worm devoured it." 23 "All of this occurred to teach you and the rest of the world of my power and greatness. I am the Lord your, your G-d."
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1And Jonah rose up from his booth, and traveled back to the city of Ninveh. 2 Upon entering the city gates, Jonah was amazed at what he saw. 3 He saw the city of Ninveh in a state of destruct, much the way that he had seen it when he first came to the city. 4 People were running amok; the town was in a state of disarray. 5 People were sinning everywhere; people were murdering each other, stealing, and doing every bad thing imaginable. Even the animals were participating. 6 Animals, children, the elderly, and even infants were sinning uncontrollably. 7And Jonah could not believe what he saw. 8 Jonah cried out to G-d, "Look at these people! They have so quickly returned to their evil ways! They hath not the capacity to truly repent!" 9 G-d said to Jonah, "I have taken pity on these people once, I do not intend to do so once more. Go down to Ninveh, and tell them my will." 10 And Jonah obeyed G-d, and went to the people of Ninveh. 11 Jonah said, "In ten days, Ninveh will be destroyed." 12 But the people of Ninveh laughed at him, and said, "We were spared once already by your G-d, we will be spared again!" 13 Jonah said nothing and left the city. The next day, he returned and said, "In nine days, Ninveh will be destroyed."14 But once again, the people of Ninveh did not heed Jonah's words. 15 Every day, Jonah returned to the city, giving his usually warning, and every day, the people of Ninveh ignored him. 16 On the tenth day, Jonah once again entered Ninveh and said, "I have warned you of your fate. You have shown no desire to reform your evil ways. You will now pay the price." 17 When Jonah finished his speech, the people of Ninveh laughed at him and ignored his warnings. 18 As Jonah left the city, a mighty wind swept by. The city was overturned and all of the people and animals there died. 19 Jonah said to G-d, "Has this been your plan all along? First you grant these sinners atonement, then you decide to overturn their city?" 20 G-d replied to Jonah, "I am the Lord Almighty. I grant atonement to those who have the strength to stop sinning and reform their ways. I love my people, and do not wish to have to destroy them. 21 "All people, of Israel or not, and all creatures and objects bow down to me. The sailors showed proper reverence, despite their devotion to other fake gods." 22 "The large sea creature obeyed my commands to partially digest you. The plant grew, and the worm devoured it." 23 "All of this occurred to teach you and the rest of the world of my power and greatness. I am the Lord your, your G-d."
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