Jonah
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Jonah
Summary
Jonah is a human biblical figure[1]. His place of birth was Gath-hepher[2]. He was born on 823 BC[3]. He died in Nineveh[4]. He died on 720 BC[5]. He worked as a preacher[6]. He ranks in the top 9% of human_biblical_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,825 views/month).[7]
Key Facts
- Jonah's place of birth was Gath-hepher[2].
- Jonah passed away in Nineveh[4].
- Jonah was born on 823 BC[3].
- Jonah died on 720 BC[5].
- Jonah's father was Amittai[8].
- Jonah's mother was Widow of Zarephath[9].
- Among Jonah's spouses was Jonah's wife[10].
- Jonah held citizenship in Kingdom of Israel[11].
- Jonah is identified as part of the Israelites ethnic group[12].
- Jonah's professions included preacher[6].
- Jonah held the position of prophet[13].
- Jonah's religion is recorded as Yahwism[14].
- Jonah is recorded as male[15].
- Jonah's instance of is recorded as human biblical figure[16].
- Jonah's Commons category is recorded as Jonah[17].
- Jonah's canonization status is recorded as saint[18].
- Jonah's said to be the same as is recorded as Yunus[19].
- Jonah's said to be the same as is recorded as Jonah in rabbinic literature[20].
- Jonah's given name is recorded as Yona[21].
- Jonah's feast day is recorded as September 21[22].
- Jonah's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Jonah[23].
- Jonah's depicted by is recorded as Book of Jonah[24].
- Jonah's depicted by is recorded as Bible[25].
- Jonah's described by source is recorded as Otto's encyclopedia[26].
- Jonah's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Jonah was born in Gath-hepher[2]. He was born on 823 BC[3]. His father was Amittai[8]. His mother was Widow of Zarephath[9]. He is identified as part of the Israelites ethnic group[12].
Career and Affiliations
Jonah worked as a preacher[6]. He held the position of prophet[13].
Personal Life
Jonah was married to his wife[10]. His religion is recorded as Yahwism[14].
Death and Burial
Jonah died on 720 BC[5]. He passed away in Nineveh[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Jonah include Khan Yunis[28], a city[29], in United Arab Republic[30], founded in 1389[31] and fear of success[32], a phobia[33].
Why It Matters
Jonah ranks in the top 9% of human_biblical_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,825 views/month).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
Works attributed to him include Book of him[36], a religious text[37]. Entities named for him include Khan Yunis[28], a city[29], in United Arab Republic[30], founded in 1389[31] and fear of success[32], a phobia[33].
FAQs
Where was Jonah born?
Jonah was born in Gath-hepher[2].
Where did Jonah die?
Jonah died in Nineveh[4].
Who were Jonah's parents?
Jonah's father was Amittai[8]. Jonah's mother was Widow of Zarephath[9].
Who was Jonah married to?
Jonah's spouses include Jonah's wife[10].
What did Jonah do for work?
Jonah worked as preacher[6].