Jonah has survived a terrible threat of death twice: once in the sea, and once in Assyria.
I know better than God


Jonah has survived a terrible threat of death twice: once in the sea, and once in Assyria.

Although he doesn’t mention it directly, what happened on the cross to the Lord Jesus feeds into the ideas which James presents in his letter.

Due to his disobedience of God, Saul comes to a tragic end, taking his family and his kingdom down with him.

Due to his sin, Saul is all alone and frightened of his enemies. David will not help him; God will not help him; he’s in a living death.