The king of Nineveh declares a fast

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Jonah son of Amittai is sent to preach to the vast Gentile city of Nineveh. The king repents and declares that people and animals do a dry fast.

 

 

BIBLE VERSE

 

Jonah 3:7. He made a proclamation and published through Nineveh by the decree of the king and his nobles, saying, “Let neither man nor animal, herd nor flock, taste anything; let them not feed, nor drink water;

 

DISCUSSION

 

After hearing the message of the prophet Jonah, the king of Nineveh and all his 120,000 people fasted and repented. Even the animals fasted.

Theirs was a fast from both food and drink. In our day, that is called Dry Fasting.

The LORD God honored the repentance and fasting of the king of Nineveh and his people. And animals!

 

CAUTION

Fasting is only for those who are medically capable. Check with your health care provider. Experts say you need to be under the supervision of a doctor during the time of a fast.

 

SEE ALSO

Bible Verses about Fasting. To fast is to abstain from eating. And possibly drinking. Or to follow a restricted diet. It is a wonderful companion during special times in our lives.

 

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