Jonah 3:2

Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee.

Cross-references

Jonah 3:3 Parallel

Jonah 3:3 shows Jonah's immediate obedience — he arose and went to Nineveh as commanded here, fulfilling the order.

Jonah 1:2 Parallel

Jonah 1:2 contains the identical first commission — 'Arise, go to Nineveh' — which Jonah initially fled, highlighting the second chance.

Jonah 4:11 Related theme

In Jonah 4:11, God refers back to 'that great city' Nineveh, showing His compassion — the same city and theme from chapter 3.

Jeremiah 1:17 commands 'arise and speak all I command you' — a parallel prophetic call requiring courage to deliver God's message.

Ezekiel 2:7 Parallel

Ezekiel 2:7 commands speaking God's words whether they hear or refuse — the same unconditional obedience required of Jonah.

In Jeremiah 19:2, God tells Jeremiah to 'proclaim there the words that I tell you' — identical phrasing to the command given to Jonah.

Luke 11:30 Typology

In Luke 11:30, Jesus calls Jonah a sign to the Ninevites — directly linking this preaching commission to Christ's own role as a sign.

Ezekiel 3:5 Contrast

In Ezekiel 3:5, Ezekiel is sent to Israel, not to a foreign people — contrasting with Jonah sent to Nineveh.

Zephaniah 2:13–15 Historical context

Zephaniah 2:13-15 prophesies Nineveh's complete desolation — the judgment Jonah warned about, though temporarily averted by repentance.

Genesis 10:11 Historical context

Genesis 10:11 records Nineveh's founding by Nimrod — the 'great city' Jonah is sent to, providing historical background for the target.