Shouldn't I be concerned for Nineveh, that great city, in which are more than one hundred twenty thousand persons who can't discern between their right hand and their left hand; and also much cattle?"
VI. God's forbearance and mercy, as extended to Jonah, even in spite of his sullen stubbornness and rebellion, is a perfect type of the same love and mercy which God is willing to bestow upon fleshly Israel, at whatever time they shall be willing to accept God's mercy upon the terms and conditions attending his proffering it to all men.  We may only be amazed at the tenderness and concern for Jonah, manifested on the part of God. That Jonah still remained out of harmony with the will of the Father is apparent, even after he had discharged his commission; but the Lord continued to direct and care for him.