Just imagine that prophet, once again safe in his homeland, writing this account. We can almost picture an older, wiser, humbler man ruefully shaking his head as he describes his own mistakes, his rebellion, and his stubborn refusal to show mercy.
Võime endale ette kujutada, kuidas see prohvet koju tagasi jõudes selle loo üles tähendas, kuidas Joona, olles vanem, targem ja alandlikum, vangutas kurvastusega pead, kui kirjutas omaenda vigadest, vastuhakust Jumalale ja sellest, kuidas ta keeldus kangekaelselt halastust osutamast.