So it would be contrary to the character of God to not punish the Ninevites had they continued in sin. However, the people of Nineveh turned to obedience, and for that the Lord chose not to punish them as He had originally intended.
Hata hivyo, watu wa Ninawi wakageuka na kutii, na kwa sababu hiyo Bwana akaamua asiwaadhibu kama alikwisha amau awali. Je, mabadiliko ya sehemu ya watu wa Ninewi yaliwajibisha Mungu kufanya kile alichofanya?