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Nineveh, Ninevite

Facts:

Nineveh was the capital city of Assyria. A "Ninevite" was a person who lived in Nineveh.

  • God sent the prophet Jonah to warn the Ninevites to turn from their wicked ways. The people repented and God did not destroy them.
  • The Assyrians later stopped serving God. They conquered the kingdom of Israel and carried the people away to Nineveh.

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(See also: Assyria, Jonah, repent, turn)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H5210, G3535, G3536