After the prophet Jonah preached judgment to the pagan city of Nineveh, the people repented in sackcloth. How did God respond?

Correct Answer

A) He withheld punishment and had mercy

Despite Jonah pronouncing God's impending wrath, when the people turned from their evil ways earnestly, Scripture says "God relented and did not bring on them the disaster He had threatened" (Jonah 3:10). This demonstrates God's grace and reluctance to punish those who sincerely repent.