So Jonah went out of the city, and sat on the east side of the city, and there made him a booth, and sat under it in the shadow, till he might see what would become of the city.
Entonces Jonás salió de la ciudad y acampó en una colina al este. Se construyó un pequeño refugio y se sentó a la sombra, esperando a ver qué le iba a pasar al lugar.
Jonás se alejó de Nínive y esperó desde lejos para ver qué destino tendría la ciudad.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the book of Jonah, the prophet has just seen the people of Nineveh repent after his warning, leading God to spare the city, which infuriates Jonah because he wanted destruction for Israel's enemies. Jonah's decision to leave the city and build a booth on the east side shows his stubborn anger and desire to observe the outcome, reflecting the historical tensions between Israel and the Assyrian Empire in the 8th century BC. This act underscores the cultural mindset of ancient Israelites who often struggled with God's mercy toward foreign nations.
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