When the word reaches the king of Nineveh, he rises from his throne, removes his official garment, covers himself with sackcloth, and sits down in the ashes. — Jonah 3: 4 - 6.
Kui sõna jõuab Niinive kuningani, tõuseb ta oma troonilt, võtab seljast kuningliku mantli, katab end kotiriidega ning istub tuha peale.