Jon 4:6-11 | TNotes | STEP | 4:6 The Lord is God’s covenant name in relation to Israel (see, e.g., Ps 72:18 ). God did these things to show his covenant love toward Jonah and to those in Israel who had the same attitude. • arranged for: see study note on Jon 1:17.

bPs 72:18►

dJohn 3:19-21►

‏ Jonah 4:6-11

4:6 ^a The Lord is God’s covenant name in relation to Israel (see, e.g., Ps 72:18 ^b). God did these things to show his covenant love toward Jonah and to those in Israel who had the same attitude.

• arranged for: see study note on Jon 1:17.
4:11 ^c people living in spiritual darkness: God graciously sent the light of his prophetic word into a wicked city. Not all who encounter God’s light respond favorably (cp. John 3:19-21 ^d), but God is eager to save those who receive his word in genuine repentance and faith.

• The book closes abruptly, leaving the reader to ponder God’s final question to Jonah. God would rather save than destroy. Those who have received his mercy must be glad for that same mercy to be shown to others, even to their enemies.