As things worked out, Jonah’s preaching activity in Nineveh showed up the contrast between the repentant Ninevites and the stiff - necked Israelites, who were sorely lacking in faith and humility.
Nagu lõpuks ilmnes, tõsteti Joona kuulutustööga Niinives esile suurt erinevust kahetsevate Niinive elanike ning kangekaelsete iisraellaste vahel, kellel puudus täielikult usk ja alandlikkus.