When he determines to bring punishment upon the wicked, he first uses his representatives on earth to issue warnings, for he is eager to see the wicked do what the Ninevites did ​ — repent and change their ways.
Kui ta on otsustanud karistada kurje inimesi, saadab ta kõigepealt oma maised esindajad hoiatussõnumeid kuulutama, sest ta soovib, et nad kahetseksid ja muudaksid end nagu Niinive elanikud.