Man who is angry
Jonah was angry because God’s forgiveness toward the people of Nineveh displeased him greatly. Why was that? Why would God’s forgiveness and grace toward this city make Jonah angry enough to want to die?
Jonah loved his own people. And Jonah hated the people of Nineveh. This was the reason why he ran when God called him to go and preach to Nineveh. He did not want to warn them about the judgment of God. He would rather see Nineveh routed and punished for their crimes against his own people. And God’s grace toward Nineveh revealed his own prejudice.
