For word came unto the king of Nineveh, and he arose from his throne, and he laid his robe from him, and covered him with sackcloth, and sat in ashes.
Cuando la noticia llegó al rey de Nínive, se levantó de su trono, se quitó sus ropas reales, se vistió de cilicio, y se sentó sobre ceniza.
El rey de Nínive respondió al mensaje de Dios con humildad y arrepentimiento inmediatos.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the biblical narrative of the Book of Jonah, which is set in the 8th century BC during the height of the Assyrian Empire, the prophet Jonah was sent by God to deliver a message of impending judgment to the wicked city of Nineveh. When the king of Nineveh heard this warning, he immediately responded by stepping down from his throne and engaging in acts of public repentance, such as wearing sackcloth and sitting in ashes, which were ancient Near Eastern symbols of humility and mourning. This event highlights God's call for repentance among all nations, showing that even a powerful ruler could humble himself before divine authority.
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