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rose up to flee. Jonah knew that Assyria was to be God's sword of judgment against Israel. If Nineveh perished, Israel might be saved. God's mercy might arrest this overthrow of Nineveh. Was this why Jonah would sacrifice himself to save his nation? This would explain his flight here, and his displeasure, as clearly stated in Jon_4:1-3. When he said (Jon_1:12), "Take me up", &c., he had counted the cost. He confesses to the men (verses: Jon_1:9, Jon_1:10), but not to God. He gave his life to save his People. The type of Christ may have begun here. See Gal_1:3, Gal_1:13; and compare Rom_9:1-3.
Tarshish. See note on 1Ki_10:22.
from the presence of the Lord. Reference to Pentateuch (Gen_4:16). App-92.
Joppa. Now Jaffa. Compare Jos_19:46, 2Ch_2:16. Act_9:36.
ship. Pleb. 'aniyah = any large merchant ship. Not the same word as in Jon_1:5.
he paid the fare : and counted the cost of his flight. See notes on the Structure, p. 1247.