Verse 2
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah . App-4 .
Therefore I fled = hasted to flee. The reason follows, as explained in note on Jonah 4:1 .
I knew. This was well known, from Jehovah's revelation of Himself. Jonah knew, and referred to the Pentateuch (Exodus 34:6 . Numbers 14:18 , Numbers 14:19 ). David knew (Psalms 86:5 ). Hosea knew (Hosea 11:8 , Hosea 11:9 ). Joel knew (Joel 2:13 ). Micah knew (Micah 7:18 ). Jonah's knowledge explains his flight (Jonah 1:3 ). No one could tall us this but himself. GOD. Hebrew El. App-4 .
evil. Hebrew. ra'a . App-44 .
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