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Jonah 3:6

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When the news reached the king of Nineveh, he got up from his throne, took off his royal robes, put on rough cloth instead, and sat down in ashes.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even the most powerful person in the city humbled himself when he heard God's message.

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