Jon 4:2 | TNotes | STEP | 4:2 Jonah expresses his motive in originally fleeing from the Lord (1:3 ): He knew that the Lord would not destroy the wicked Ninevites if they repented. • I knew: Jonah practically quotes Exod 34:6-7 , a passage set in the context of Israel’s covenant relationship with the Lord. Even in the Old Testament, God was concerned to spread salvation to the nations (cp. Matt 28:18-20 ).

cExod 34:6-7►

dMatt 28:18-20►

‏ Jonah 4:2

4:2 ^a Jonah expresses his motive in originally fleeing from the Lord (1:3 ^b): He knew that the Lord would not destroy the wicked Ninevites if they repented.

• I knew: Jonah practically quotes Exod 34:6-7 ^c, a passage set in the context of Israel’s covenant relationship with the Lord. Even in the Old Testament, God was concerned to spread salvation to the nations (cp. Matt 28:18-20 ^d).