Jonah: Chapters, Verses & Reading Time
Old Testament · Minor Prophets · Book 32 of 66
- Chapters
- 4
- Verses
- 48
- Words*
- 1,231
- Reading time*
- 5 min
About Jonah
Jonah tells the story of a prophet who runs from God's call to preach to Nineveh, the capital of Israel's enemy Assyria. After being swallowed by a great fish, he finally goes — and is angry when the city repents and God shows mercy.
Well-known passages: Jonah 1–2 · Jonah 4:2 · Jonah 4:10–11
How long does it take to read Jonah?
Jonah has 4 chapters and 48 verses. At an average adult reading speed of 238 words per minute, reading all of Jonah takes about 5 min. You can easily read it in one sitting.
| If you read… | You'll finish Jonah in |
|---|---|
| 1 chapter a day | 4 days |
| 2 chapters a day | 2 days |
| 3 chapters a day | 2 days |
| 10 minutes a day | 1 day |
Chapters of Jonah
The number of verses in each chapter of Jonah:
- Jonah 117 verses
- Jonah 210 verses
- Jonah 310 verses
- Jonah 411 verses
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* Word counts are from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain), an English translation. Reading time assumes 238 words per minute, the average adult silent reading speed for English non-fiction; your pace, language, and translation will vary. Verse counts follow the versification My Bible Log uses for tracking.